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What does the economy need now? 4 suggestions for Biden's coronavirus relief bill

  • Written by Steven Pressman, Professor of Economics, Colorado State University
imageBiden has made fixing the economy one of his top priorities. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Editor’s note: The Biden administration has made it clear it wants to inject more money into the U.S. economy and provide more aid for priorities like vaccines, reopening schools and state governments. We asked four economists to share what’s on the top of...

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