Infrastructure Deal Could Create Two Million Jobs, Bernstein Says

The video discusses the importance of infrastructure investments in areas like transit, broadband, and clean water, highlighting bipartisan support and the potential for job creation. It addresses the gap between GDP recovery and job availability, emphasizing the need for affordable child and elder care to boost labor supply. The impact of the Delta variant on reopening schools and workplaces is also covered, with a focus on vaccination and public policy measures to manage the crisis.

What are some of the key areas where investments are needed to improve infrastructure?

• Luxury housing and private jets

• Fashion industry and entertainment

• Space exploration and military defense

• Transit, rail, broadband, and clean drinking water

What is one of the main reasons for bipartisan support for infrastructure investments?

• To address long-standing economic and health issues

• To increase military spending

• To reduce taxes for the wealthy

• To promote international tourism

How many jobs per year could the infrastructure package potentially create according to Moody's Analytics?

• 500,000

• 2,000,000

• 1,000,000

• 3,000,000

What is a significant barrier preventing people, especially caretakers, from returning to the job market?

• High taxes

• Inadequate access to affordable child and elder care

• Lack of transportation

• Limited internet access

What is the primary strategy to combat the Delta variant and ensure schools and workplaces remain open?

• Implementing new lockdowns

• Increasing vaccination rates

• Focusing on international travel restrictions

• Reducing public health measures