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E1038: News Roundtable! Index Ventures’ Sarah Cannon & TechCrunch’s Alex Wilhelm on COVID-19’s impact so far: lessons learned, Sarah’s stimulus plan, endgame scenarios & more

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Stimulus Strategies for a Health Crisis

This chapter emphasizes the need for a strong stimulus package amid the COVID-19 health crisis, highlighting its differences from the Great Recession. It discusses immediate financial support measures, such as cash transfers and universal basic income, to aid individuals and small businesses. The dialogue also addresses the broader implications for the gig economy and the necessity of health care reforms to protect vulnerable workers.

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