The Public Works Administration or PWA was based on the principle of stimulating the economy through:

A) providing jobs and increasing consumer spending.
B) making credit available to businesses, banks, and industries.
C) encouraging small businesses and self-employment.
D) setting prices at a 1909 to 1914 purchasing power average.


Answer: A

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