Fiscal firepower: governments’ covid-19 aid
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Economic Relief Amidst Crisis
This chapter examines the recent $2 trillion relief package approved by U.S. lawmakers to address economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses the measures taken by governments globally, including support for businesses and households, especially in severely impacted sectors. The chapter also explores the difficulties in distributing aid equitably and the sustainability of these fiscal interventions during ongoing economic uncertainty.
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