Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Allocated $3

question 278

Essay

Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allocated $3.8 million in stimulus funds to build an artwork project in Rochester, NY. Funds were included for building decorative sidewalks, art in the sidewalks, interactive plazas with private art, and other amenities. Was this an efficient use of government funds? (Be sure to explain what an efficient use of funds would entail!) Why did more people not oppose funding this project?

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Client-Centered Therapist

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