For one , real consumption has risen in some health , education and social services -- all areas that receive a lot of government funding . Michael Mandel : Even in recession , people spending more on digital communications . Policy should stoke jobs and spending engine of communications , Mandel writes . Comment: Need regulatory policy that allows growth but could clamp down if needed , he says .
Michael Mandel : Even in recession , people spending more on digital communications . Policy should stoke jobs and spending engine of communications , Mandel writes . Comment: Need regulatory policy that allows growth but could clamp down if needed , he says .