It’s self-evident that construction projects and infrastructure investments create jobs, but there’s a difference between building a “bridge to nowhere” and investing in the long-term growth and strength of the U.S. economy, says senior fellow Robert Puentes. The challenge is to invest in projects that provide real and lasting value.
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Podcast@ Brookings Podcast: Infrastructure Investment and Job Creation
January 27, 2012