claim: says that according to one economist, $1 of unemployment benefits boosts the economy by $1.61.
author: lloyd doggett
evidence_1: jul 11, 2010 ... listen· 1:57 ... economist sophia koropeckyj about what makes unemployment ...  they found that unemployment benefits have the biggest bang for the ... economy  in a variety of ways, and so that, you know, $1 of benefits is ... neary: that, says  koropeckyj, is how unemployment insurance boosts, rather ...
evidence_2: says that according to one economist, $1 of unemployment benefits boosts the  economy by $1.61. — politifact texas on thursday, december 15th, 2011.
evidence_3: apr 6, 2013 ... one of the video clips played by sean hannity has sen. ... nancy pelosi (d- california) saying, "if you want to create jobs, the quickest ... lloyd doggett (d- texas) that "$1 of unemployment benefits boosts the economy by $1.61. ... "facts " including, "fact: one economist estimates that for every $1 we spent ...
evidence_4: sep 8, 2011 ... [1] not surprisingly, though, these policies varied in their impact and efficiency. ...  such as unemployment insurance, medicaid, and nutritional assistance ... $1 of  program spending increases overall activity in the economy. ... research by  urban institute economist wayne vroman estimates that one dollar ...
evidence_5: “two-thirds of americans [65.3 percent] say the economy will affect their holiday  ... a one-year extension on enhanced section 179 expensing of up to $250,000  in ... $100 billion to extend unemployment insurance and health care benefits for  ... it will add $1.61 in economic growth for every $1 spent, according to mark  zandi, ...