Macroeconomic Impact of Infrastructure Investment in the United States

Authors

  • Zihang Liu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/r9ym2984

Keywords:

Policy and legislation; economic growth; employment.

Abstract

Federal and state investment in infrastructure is seen as a key engine to drive economic growth and promote long-term sustainable development. Given the historic underinvestment, this article provides an in-depth look at the current state of infrastructure spending in the United States and the macroeconomic implications of recent policy and legislative actions to address infrastructure deficiencies and gaps. Greater investment in basic areas such as transport networks, Internet connectivity and clean water not only drives job growth by increasing the demand for workers in the Labour market, but also significantly increases the productivity of infrastructure reconstruction and the flexibility of supply chains. These investments have become important factors in boosting potential output growth and gross domestic product (GDP), especially the "multiplier effect" that further amplifies the return on infrastructure investment, injecting a strong impetus to economic growth. Sustained and stable infrastructure investment is therefore critical to achieving macroeconomic stability and long-term prosperity.

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Published

24-12-2024

How to Cite

Liu, Z. (2024). Macroeconomic Impact of Infrastructure Investment in the United States. Highlights in Business, Economics and Management, 46, 240-245. https://doi.org/10.54097/r9ym2984