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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

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Economic Inequality and COVID-19 Responses

This chapter examines the U.S. government's approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the economic fallout and disparities among socioeconomic groups. It critiques the effectiveness of financial assistance measures, arguing that they often favored wealthier individuals and failed to adequately support lower-income families facing eviction and housing crises. The discussion highlights historical and structural factors contributing to ongoing economic inequality, particularly among racial groups, and calls for targeted policy solutions to address these entrenched issues.

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