New American Foundation: Plan B for Economic Recovery

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The Plan B for
Economic Recovery
There are a number of reasons to worry that the economy is headed for a new recession or at least a serious growth relapse. In response, the Obama administration and the Federal Reserve are putting forward additional measures to support the fledgling recovery. We asked seven leading economists what they would do if they were in charge of the Plan B for an Economic Recovery. This is what they said:

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The Case for a Multi-Year Infrastructure Investment Plan
by Laura Tyson

Thoughts on a Plan B
by James K. Galbraith

Monetary Policy's Role in America's Economic Recovery
by Joseph Gagnon

Readying a Plan B for Economic Recovery
by Marshall Auerback

Focusing on Innovation
by Michael Mandel

Promoting Recovery through Cheap Credit for Small Businesses
by Robert Pollin

Plan B for Obama
by Thomas Palley