Should The U.S. Have A Public Transportation Industrial Policy?

摘要

AS WAS POINTED OUT IN THE RECENT METRO article covering Buy America policies ("What Really Helps U.S. Public Transportation Manufacturers?," September/October 2012, p. 62-67), the most effective policy to increase jobs in public transportation supplier companies is a predictable growth in U.S. public transportation spending, particularly in capital expenditures. Interest groups, however, continue to advocate for additional steps designed to help U.S. suppliers.