The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 sent the U.S. (and the entire world) into a downward spiral. Lockdown orders were set in place, job losses skyrocketed and much of the economy tanked.

Explore how the crowding-out and multiplier effects impact government stimulus spending. Learn which theory better stimulates economic growth during downturns.

The economic assistance provided by the United States Government through stimulus checks has been a significant topic of discussion in recent years. These payments emerged from an unprecedented global ...

About two months ago, the idea for a new type of stimulus check, one funded by government savings, began circulating on social media. Though the idea quickly gained traction and support, taxpayers ...