Would it not be feasible, instead of bailing out unprofitable businesses, and subsidizing large corporations with tax breaks and credit, to instead subsidize consumer activity? Instead of injecting money into the corporate sector to compensate for restrained household spending, give subsidies to the public designated for consumer purchases; essentially have the government give the public gift certificates. Basically, subsidize shopping. Money pumped into business does not increase circulation of money in the economy; It does not stimulate productivity or consumption; money in the hands of the population does.