Should Stimulus Checks Go to Higher-Income Americans?
As lawmakers explore policies to help the nation recover from the economic damage caused by the pandemic, recent spending and saving trends offer some clues.
Read MoreQ4 GDP Continues to Grow, Though at a Much Slower Pace
New data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows a sharp drop in the rate of economic growth at the end of last year.
Read MoreFour Key Takeaways from the Latest 2020 Unemployment Data
The economic impact of the coronavirus has been profound, but it has not been felt equally by all demographic groups.
Read MoreState Tax Revenues Took a Hit in the Wake of the Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic took hold, economic activity slowed and tax revenues in most states began to decline.
Read MoreQ3 GDP Shows Big Jump, but Economy Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
The increase in the last quarter represents a significant rebound in economic activity, but many are cautioning that the recovery is far from complete.
Read MoreHow Did Americans Spend the Stimulus Checks They Got from the CARES Act?
The CARES Act granted stimulus checks to Americans to mitigate economic damage, but was it effective? Find out how stimulus checks affected the economy.
Read MoreHow Were State Budgets Doing before the Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a significant budget crunch at the state level. Some states were better prepared than others to handle this crisis.
Read MoreWhat Has the Coronavirus Taught Us about Our Healthcare System and Preparedness?
The pandemic exposed major U.S. healthcare issues, but key lessons can help improve the system going forward, according to two leading experts.
Read MoreDid the Paycheck Protection Program Work the Way It Was Supposed To?
To date, the Paycheck Protection Program has disbursed over $500 billion in loans to 5 million businesses. But has it been effective?
Read MoreBreaking Down the Coronavirus Relief Spending — How Much Direct Aid Has Gone out the Door So Far?
Policymakers have authorized an estimated $3.6 trillion in federal spending to help counter the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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