List several measures that describe the size of the construction industry.
What construction-related measures can be used to describe the strength of the U.S. economy?
Under what conditions might the funding of public construction projects be particularly high?
Why is the construction industry referred to as an easy entry and easy exit industry?
Contrast the financing of public versus private construction projects.
Give examples of publicly financed building construction projects. Give examples of publicly financed non-building construction projects.
Contrast typical construction projects with the production of manufactured goods.
What would be some key indicators in the construction industry that conditions are improving during an economic slump?
Define: Loan, assist, stock and bond