Published Jan 29, 2021
What’s Happening to Our Economy Is Like a Natural Disaster
Economist Paul Krugman and Ezra Klein delve into the evolving landscape of U.S. economic policy, examining the impact of low interest rates, Modern Monetary Theory, and the Biden administration's strategies, including a focus on the $1.9 trillion rescue bill, technological advances, and environmental challenges.
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