fiscal stimulus package

Economists: Boost Growth Now, Fix Deficit Later

In a new survey, economists say the U.S. government should focus on promoting economic growth rather than reducing the deficit in the near term. However, 75% of them oppose another stimulus package.

Risky Business: No Easy Policy Options Left for the Fed

As he addresses the nation%u2019s weak economy, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke doesn%u2019t just face the traditional risks of rising inflation or an economic stall, but a polarized, caustic political climate that will make creative solutions even harder to propose, let alone implement.

Should the Fed spend $2 trillion more to jump start job creation?

Has the U.S. recession bottomed?

Economic bipartisanship is a work in progress

Five factors that could propel a U.S. economic recovery

Is the 'Buy American' provision a trade buster?

Fiscal stimulus package is big, but may not be big enough