The federal government has pumped
about $4 trillion
into the US economy since the pandemic began in March 2020, sending cash directly to households, boosting unemployment benefits and creating several new grant and loan programs for businesses.
Now that the US economy is nearly back to normal, some are asking whether the government gave away too much money and, with millions still in need, whether it reached those who needed it most. Nearly 37% fewer small businesses are open compared to January 2020, the employment rate for low-income workers is still well below pre-pandemic levels and an estimated 7 million Americans are behind on their rent.
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The federal government has pumped about $4 trillion into the US economy since the pandemic began in March 2020, sending cash directly to households, boosting unemployment benefits and creating several new grant and loan programs for businesses.
The federal government has pumped about $4 trillion into the US economy since the pandemic began in March 2020, sending cash directly to households, boosting unemployment benefits and creating several new grant and loan programs for businesses.