This research develops an algorithmic framework to proactively bundle small transportation projects, increasing contractor competition and reducing costs. Using a decade of Tennessee DOT data, it identifies optimal project groupings and flags combinations that reduce efficiency. Bundling improves value for agencies, contractors, and taxpayers, addressing significant waste in current procurement systems.

This research traces the legislative and accounting history of Australian government spending to uncover how public finances actually work. It shows that the government creates money and spends before taxing or borrowing. The real constraint is not affordability but inflation and resource availability, reframing debates about government spending and economic policy.