Tag: public spending

Increased Security Approved for Laguna Beach City Buildings 

Laguna Beach city council has unanimously approved funding for increased security systems to be installed at city hall, its police department, and the city’s administrative building. The contract was awarded April 6 to Am-Tech Security and Network Solutions Inc. at a total cost of about $185,000. The plan includes the installation of 23 cameras to…


This Time Is Not Different: More Debt, Less Growth

Commentary I remember that in 2009, three phrases were constantly repeated: “In this crisis measures are different, because governments are investing in the recovery by increasing public spending,” “the funds from the stimulus will strengthen the recovery,” and “central banks help a stronger recovery by lowering rates and increasing liquidity.” Then, 2010 arrived and the…