How Does Investment Help Economic Growth?

Adam Hersh talks about the importance of public investment, what areas of investment help economic growth, and how the Republicans' continuing resolution will impact economic growth.

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Why is public investment so important? What areas of investment are most crucial for promoting economic growth? How will the Republicans’ continuing resolution slow our economic growth?

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