On the recordFebruary 13, 2017
Policies that promote investment in people or human capital, fiscal capital, both public infrastructure and private investment, are also important in promoting productivity.
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congress.govPolicies that promote investment in people or human capital, fiscal capital, both public infrastructure and private investment, are also important in promoting productivity.
Yellen outlines the importance of investing in human capital and infrastructure for productivity.
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