Which of the following is true of the Public Works Administration, funded through the National Industrial Recovery Act?
A. It provided employment for men in the construction industry and building trades, and pumped money into the economy.
B. It was designed primarily to save financial institutions and railroads.
C. It was clear evidence that Roosevelt did not understand basic economic theory.
D. It was implemented without deficit spending.
Answer: A
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