http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/obameter/subjects/economy/
Promises about Economy on The Obameter
Increase the capital gains and dividends taxes for higher-income taxpayers
Increase capital gains and dividends taxes from 15 to 20 percent for those making more than $250,000 (couples) or $200,000 (single)
Eliminate capital gains taxes for small businesses and start-ups
"Barack Obama understands that small businesses are the engines of our economy, and he will eliminate all capital gains taxes on investments in small and start-up firms." 
Create an Advanced Manufacturing Fund to invest in peer-reviewed manufacturing processes.
Double funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, a program that encourages manufacturing efficiency
Require economic justification for tax changes
Strengthen antitrust enforcement
and many more policies to improve the U. S economy listed at the above web site.