Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Point taken - equipment could increase productivity as opposed to production. But then jobs may not increase. Or jobs may even be eliminated - counteracting subsidized consumption.
Increased interest rates would at least contribute to reduced consumption of imports - one way of boosting local demand. A tax incentive that can be used for research, new product development, marketing, etc. (as opposed to being tied to productivity tools) may be another way of boosting demand.
The media just announced a tentative agreement on a stimulus package. We'll soon see what's in Santa's bag for manufacturers struggling to restore balance to the GDP through its the Production and Export variables.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
