Resources needed for spending our way out of recession?

Discussion in 'Share Investing Strategies, Theories & Education' started by try anything once, 20th Nov, 2008.

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  1. try anything once

    try anything once Well-Known Member

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    Don't governments normally spend big $ on infrastructure (roads, rail, bridges etc) to kick start their economies to avoid recession? All sounds very resource intensive to me?:confused:

    Seems bizzare that BHP is pushing $21 today or about 60% below May peaks?
     
  2. Chris C

    Chris C Well-Known Member

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    Government expenditure in most countries pales in comparison to private expenditure...