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411. Is $2 Trillion the Right Medicine for a Sick Economy?

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Unpacking the $2 Trillion Relief Bill: Origins and Implications

This chapter explores the sources and repayment of a $2 trillion economic relief bill, highlighting the urgency of financial considerations during crises. It critiques the potential for unnecessary expenditures in legislative measures while drawing historical parallels to events like World War II.

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