The government announced a big infrastructure spending plan. Here's how it ripples out.

Originally reported as: “Government unveils multi-year infrastructure program to lift growth”

The government laid out a large plan to spend on infrastructure, meaning roads, bridges, railways, and other public projects. Big spending programs like this are a form of fiscal policy, where the government uses its budget to try to boost the economy. The idea is that building projects create jobs, move money through local businesses, and leave behind useful assets. The trade-offs involve how the spending is funded and whether the projects are managed well.