Public investment boosts economic growth by enhancing private capital productivity.
Public investment and fiscal policy can significantly impact economic growth. The study examines how public investment affects private capital formation using a dynamic model. Public capital is treated as a durable capital good subject to congestion. The analysis shows that the services obtained from public capital play a crucial role in economic productivity. Different ways of financing government projects are explored, and the study identifies optimal trajectories for economic growth based on fiscal and investment decisions.