What was the purpose for the 2009 stimulus package?

The 2009 stimulus package—officially called the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)—was created to respond to the Great Recession after the 2008 financial crisis.

Its main purposes were:

Jump-start the economy by increasing spending and investment

Create and save jobs as unemployment was rapidly rising

Support struggling households through tax cuts and expanded benefits

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