Other Factors Besides Stimulus Have Contributed To Recent Economic Growth

Speaking about a new CEA report on the progress of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Christy Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, says the stimulus plan is not entirely responsible for improvements in the economy. Romer says that while the stimulus has been a major factor, it would be wrong to identify it as the sole reason for recent economic growth. (:19)
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Expect Unemployment Rate To Peak Around 10% Says White House Adviser

Christy Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, says a new CEA report on the progress of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 shows that the national unemployment rate should peak at around 10% either later this year or in early 2010. (:22)
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Future Of Economy Depends On Private Sector Says White House Economic Adviser

Christy Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, says even though a new CEA report shows that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is helping save jobs and boost GDP growth, the future of the nation's economy hinges upon how soon the private sector can rebound. (:33)
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Stimulus Has Prevented Elimination Of One Million Jobs Says White House Economic Adviser

Christy Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, says a new CEA report shows that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has preserved roughly one million jobs since its passage this past February. (:25)
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White House Economic Adviser Says Stimulus Has Boosted GDP

Christy Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, says a new CEA report shows that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 actually boosted the nation's GDP growth during the second and third quarters of this fiscal year. (:26)
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Stimulus Has Saved Jobs Says White House Economic Adviser

Christy Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, says the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 can be credited with slowing job-loss during the second fiscal quarter of this year. (:25)
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