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Do Stimulus Checks Actually Stimulate the Economy? | Valerie Ramey

Aug 19, 2026 · 0:25:46
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  • Stimulus checks don't guarantee economic payoff.
  • Multiplier size depends on spending type and timing.
  • Valerie Ramey discusses evidence from past stimulus.

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Valerie Ramey
Economist (University of California-San Diego (UCSD) -> Department of Economics; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)) · 3 podcast appearances
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