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The U.S. mulls more Covid-19 bailouts for states
State and local governments have already received a large share of government bailout money for the Covid-19 crisis. So far, it should have been enough to make up for lost tax revenue (source: macpixxel for GIS)
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What's inside
- The U.S. has doled out $325 billion in Covid-19 relief to states
- This should have made up for lost tax revenue
- More bailouts would expand the already hefty national debt
- States have the tools to make the necessary fiscal adjustments
Who will benefit?
- Decision makers who want a deeper understanding of where Covid-19 aid is ...
- Policymakers dealing with Covid-19 relief packages
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