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Economic Stimulus

During periods of weak economic activity, the Congress often considers legislation aimed at boosting output and employment. The policies considered include providing funds to states and localities, supporting people in need, purchasing goods and services, providing temporary tax relief for individuals and businesses, and making changes in government regulatory policies. CBO analyzes the probable effects of such policies.
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Federal Grants to State and Local Governments

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March 5, 2013

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    November 20, 2012
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Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output from October 2012 Through December 2012

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February 21, 2013

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  • Understanding and Responding to Persistently High Unemployment

    February 16, 2012
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    April 22, 2010
  • Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Family Income of the Unemployed

    November 17, 2010
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Unemployment Insurance in the Wake of the Recent Recession

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November 28, 2012

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CBO Releases a Report on Unemployment Insurance

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November 28, 2012


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Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output from July 2012 Through September 2012

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November 20, 2012

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CBO Releases Latest Quarterly Report on ARRA’s Effect on Output and Employment

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November 20, 2012


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  • Confronting the Nation's Fiscal Policy Challenges

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Economic Effects of Policies Contributing to Fiscal Tightening in 2013

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November 8, 2012

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CBO Releases Latest Quarterly Report on ARRA’s Effect on Output and Employment

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August 23, 2012


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Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output from April 2012 Through June 2012

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August 23, 2012

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Economic Effects of Policies Contributing to Fiscal Tightening in 2013

Nov 2012 - Significant tax increases and spending cuts are slated to take effect in January 2013, sharply reducing the federal budget deficit and causing, by CBO’s estimates, a decline in economic output and an increase in unemployment.

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