This should be sobering for opponents of increased investment in infrastructure. As America grows, it's going to
need more and better structures, equipment, and software. Yet existing capital stock isn't even being replaced
quickly enough to prevent its average age from increasing. Some things—like the Golden Gate Bridge and the
Hoover Dam—were built to last a long time. But that's not a good excuse: America still needs to make sure
less-iconic structures are not only properly maintained but also eventually replaced. Innovation, productivity,
and international competitiveness all depend on America's infrastructure being up to snuff.
(转自The Economist/Gulliver blog )