Authorization in 2009 of increased federal spending on "shovel-ready" infrastructure projects was intended to speed up the macroeconomic impact of the deficit spending by

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The authorization aimed to speed up the macroeconomic impact of the deficit spending by avoiding the lengthy design phase of the projects, making them "shovel-ready." This means the projects were already designed and needed only to be implemented, which would accelerate the job creation and stimulate economic growth. The other options either do not address the goal of speeding up the macroeconomic impact or are not practical solutions.

Authorization in 2009 of Increased Federal Spending on "Shovel-Ready" Infrastructure