Spending in these areas accounts for less than 10% of US government spending, and this share has been declining over time. The federal government can currently borrow at record-low interest rates, and there are many projects in education, infrastructure, and research that would earn a higher return, create jobs now, and bolster US competitiveness in attracting high-wage jobs.
特别是，在创造和维持高工资岗位等方面，美国在三个领域上投资不足：技能与培训、基础设施，以及研发。美国政府在这三个领域的支出只有总支出的不到10%，而且这一比重还在不断下降。当前，联邦政府能够以极低利率借钱，而在教育、基础设施和研究领域，有很多项目都能带来较高的回报、立刻产生新增就业并提振美国吸引高工资岗位的竞争力。