Stimulus Package

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A package of economic measures put together by the government to stimulate a floundering economy. The objective of a stimulus package is to reinvigorate the economy and prevent or reverse a recession by boosting employment and spending. The theory behind the usefulness of a stimulus package is rooted in Keynesian economics, which argues that the impact of a recession can be lessened with increased government spending.
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Investopedia explains 'Stimulus Package'

The global recession of 2008-2009 led to unprecedented stimulus packages being unveiled by governments around the world. In the United States, the $787-billion stimulus package dubbed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 contained a huge array of tax breaks and spending projects aimed at vigorous job creation and a swift revival of the U.S. economy.
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'Stimulus Package'

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    ... estimate for 2009: -4.385% In October 2008, the British government announced a 500
    billion pound stimulus package to shore up the nation's financial system. ...

  • Europe's Big Bailout Has Consequences

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    ... Shock and Awe Members of the European Union came together and agreed to a nearly
    $1 trillion stimulus package in order to prop Greece and save any other EU ...

  • Don't Bet Against The Bear

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    ... another favorite of short sellers over the past year, though they could see some
    relief in the near-term in the form of President Obama's stimulus package. ...

  • The Small Business Jobs Act: Make It Work For You

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    ... Funding Small Business Expansion In 2008, the federal government attempted to provide
    some market liquidity through the $825 billion stimulus package that, for ...

  • Copper Bulls' Hopes Pinned On China Stimulus Plan

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    ... JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) recently told clients that the government was studying
    a massive public-works-focused fiscal stimulus package worth 200 billion to ...

  • Whirlpool Cleans Up

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    ... late last year, Congress authorized $300 million in federal rebates towards the
    purchase of big ticket home items as part of the economic stimulus package. ...

  • Worst Financial Decisions Of 2009 - Investopedia.com

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    ... Decisions By Politicians: Not Front-Loading The Economic Stimulus With unemployment
    in double digits and much of the stimulus package passed early in the year ...

  • Promising Water Infrastructure Plays

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    We take a look at some small caps that should benefit
    from the stimulus package and water bills. ...

  • Investopedia Forex Outlook For April 2012 - Asia, UK And ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/university/monthly-forex-report-April-2012/asia_uk_switzerland.asp
    ... This may free up some funds for a temporary stimulus package that could help improve
    the country's still-ailing economic performance and avoid another recession ...

  • Wireless Infrastructure Leaders

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    ... Building Towers Recently, as part of the stimulus package, the US government plans
    to spend $27.7 billion to finance about 2,200 new tower projects. ...

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