When the next Congress convenes in January, the issue of rebuilding America’s aging infrastructure will once again be on the agenda. But with power split between Democrats and Republicans, finding a solution that’s amenable to both parties may prove difficult. Enter the idea of ‘asset recycling,’ which our guest says could be the answer. It involves leasing out existing revenue-producing infrastructure to qualified private companies to fund rebuilding projects, as well as new projects. We explore this spin on public-private partnerships, as well as the arguments for and against it.
