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CBO Says Infrastructure Bill Would Add to Deficit

CBO Says Infrastructure Bill Would Add to Deficit

A CBO analysis estimating a $256 billion hit to the deficit contradicts supporters' claims that the new spending in the bill would pay for itself.

By Matthew Heller | August 9, 2021

Biden Infrastructure Plan Includes Tax Increases

Biden Infrastructure Plan Includes Tax Increases

One of the main priorities of the tax part of the plan is raising the corporate rate to 28% from 21%, a partial reversal of Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cut.

By Vincent Ryan | March 31, 2021

IBM to Spin Off Infrastructure Unit

IBM to Spin Off Infrastructure Unit

The move allows it to focus on its hybrid cloud business.

By Lauren Muskett | October 8, 2020

What Wildfires, Hurricanes Can Teach About Risk Reduction

What Wildfires, Hurricanes Can Teach About Risk Reduction

Companies can leverage their involvement in infrastructure development to raise resiliency standards.

By Erik R. Peterson | October 11, 2017

IBM Shares Sink on Unexpected Revenue Drop

IBM Shares Sink on Unexpected Revenue Drop

Investors express their impatience with the pace of IBM's turnaround effort by sending its shares down nearly 5% to $161.84.

By Matthew Heller | April 19, 2017

China’s Economy Grows 6.9% in First Quarter

China’s Economy Grows 6.9% in First Quarter

China's leadership still appears to be relying on state-led infrastructure spending and real estate investment to drive growth.

By Matthew Heller | April 18, 2017

Aging U.S. Infrastructure Hampers Private Sector

Aging U.S. Infrastructure Hampers Private Sector

A 'D+' infrastructure grade from the ASCE shines a light on the need for investment in transformative projects.

By Paul Horgan | April 5, 2017

Any Sensible Economic Plan Must Raise Revenue

Any Sensible Economic Plan Must Raise Revenue

Even the most ambitious public-investment plans are only as good as their funding sources, and by that measure, Clinton’s plan is much likelier to succeed.

By Robert McIntyre | September 16, 2016

Trump for the Economy, But a Vote for Clinton

Trump for the Economy, But a Vote for Clinton

The greatest impact the next president can have on the economy will be through the enactment of tax reform.

By Leonard Bickwit Jr. | September 15, 2016

Infrastructure in the Rich World: Building Works

Infrastructure in the Rich World: Building Works

An historic opportunity to improve infrastructure on the cheap is in danger of being squandered.

By Economist Staff | September 3, 2015

Toshiba Shares Tumble on Accounting Revelations

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Toshiba Shares Tumble on Accounting Revelations

The Japanese company says it understated the costs of some infrastructure projects and will set up a committee to investigate accounting irregularities.

By Matthew Heller | May 11, 2015