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Understanding Economic Recovery Policies in the COVID-19 Era
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October 19, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic plunged the U.S. into its worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. In the spring, it was unclear if there would be a quick recovery, a slow recovery, or if the recession would be prolonged. Seven months on, an added concern is whether a recovery would be K-shaped—with economic conditions improving for some, while hard times continue for others. This week on EconoFact Chats, host Michael Klein, and Jay Shambaugh of George Washington University discuss economic recovery policies—specifically, what governments can do in the short run, and the effects of long-run shocks to the economy.
Jay served as a member of President Obama’s council of economic advisors and headed The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution.
Related content:
Podcasts:
- Macroeconomics in the COVID-19 Era (with Greg Mankiw, Harvard University)
- The Financial Sector and Rescuing the Economy (with Jeremy Stein, Harvard University)
Memos:
- The Role of Automatic Stabilizers in Fighting Recessions (by Jay C. Shambaugh, George Washington University)
- How Should We Think About 2020 GDP Growth? (by Michael Klein, Fletcher School, Tufts University and Jay C. Shambaugh, George Washington University)