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Contrasting Economic Responses: US vs. EU
This chapter explores the different economic strategies employed by the US and EU in response to COVID-19, comparing unemployment benefits and furlough systems. It analyzes the implications of these approaches on economic outcomes, particularly in countries like Germany and Spain. The discussion further critiques the rigid deficit rules of the EU and calls for a reevaluation of traditional economic theories to address contemporary challenges.