Billions Quote by Dennis Hastert
“It's estimated for every $1 billion we spend on road construction, nearly 48,000 jobs are created.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Economic Impact Study, US Department of Transportation, 2018
Spending a billion dollars on road building generates roughly 48,000 new jobs, showing infrastructure investment drives employment.
In simple terms: Road spending creates many jobs.
Invest in infrastructure to boost jobs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- city planning
- government budgeting
- construction firms
- local economies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does infrastructure spending affect long‑term employment?
- What sectors benefit most from road projects?
Jobs may be temporary or dependent on ongoing maintenance.