The Need for an Economic Stimulus Package

January 2008, Eileen Appelbaum, Dean Baker and John Schmitt

This policy proposal outlines a substantial economic stimulus package needed to address the recent downturn in the U.S. economy. This stimulus package details steps to create jobs, provide economic support and lessen the effects of a weakening economy.

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Alan Barber | CPC Center Policy Director

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John Schmitt | Senior Research Fellow

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Eileen Appelbaum | Co-Director

Eileen Appelbaum is Co-Director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, Washington, DC, Fellow at Rutgers University Center for Women and Work, and Visiting Professor at the University of Leicester, UK. Prior to joining CEPR, she held positions as Distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for Women and Work at Rutgers University and as Professor of Economics at Temple University. She holds a PhD in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

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The Need for an Economic Stimulus Package

Alan Barber

John Schmitt

Eileen Appelbaum

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Alan Barber | CPC Center Policy Director

John Schmitt | Senior Research Fellow

Eileen Appelbaum | Co-Director

The Need for an Economic Stimulus Package

Alan Barber

John Schmitt

Eileen Appelbaum

Contents

Support Cepr

If you value CEPR's work, support us by making a financial contribution.

Alan Barber | CPC Center Policy Director

John Schmitt | Senior Research Fellow

Eileen Appelbaum | Co-Director

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