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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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Policies for Increasing Economic Growth and Employment in the Short Term

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February 23, 2010


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Information on Reducing Payroll Taxes to Encourage Employment

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February 3, 2010

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Estimated Effect on Direct Spending and Revenues of Title IV of Division B of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Health Information Technology

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May 1, 2009

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Estimated Macroeconomic Impacts of H.R. 1 as Passed by the House and by the Senate

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February 11, 2009

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Estimated Number of People Who Would Receive Benefits Under Title III of H.R. 1

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February 10, 2009

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An Assessment of How Spending from the Economic Stimulus Proposals Currently Before the Congress Could Be Accelerated

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January 29, 2009

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Estimated Costs of Additional Debt Service That Would Result from Enacting H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

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January 27, 2009

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The Budget and Economic Outlook: Fiscal Years 2009 to 2019

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January 8, 2009

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Background Paper: Countercyclical Uses of Federal Grant Programs

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November 1, 1978

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