Why the Math Doesn’t Add Up on Trump Infrastructure Plan

The transcript discusses the challenges and realities of infrastructure spending, highlighting the historical context of construction job growth and the difficulties in executing large-scale projects. It addresses labor market dynamics, the realistic pace of infrastructure investment, and the market's perception of these plans. The conversation emphasizes the importance of maintaining existing infrastructure over new projects and the complexities involved in planning and executing such initiatives.

What are the potential implications of unrealistic infrastructure spending goals?

According to the text, what is the significance of maintaining existing infrastructure?

How does the text characterize the current state of public construction spending?