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Treating COVID-19’s economic symptoms
Mar 11, 2020

Treating COVID-19’s economic symptoms

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President Trump and his administration have not made a deal with Congress yet on what to do about the COVID-19 outbreak. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images
President Trump's push for a payroll tax cut. What action will Europe take to support its economy during the new coronavirus outbreak? How banning political ads on certain social media platforms is affecting campaigns.

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COVID-19

Would a payroll tax cut work in the COVID-19 economy?

by Kristin Schwab
Mar 11, 2020
Extra cash probably wouldn't get people to take cruises or go to concerts.
President Donald Trump has suggested a payroll tax cut to help with the economic slowdown caused by the spread of COVID-19.
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How Europe can support its economy as the COVID-19 outbreak grows

by Victoria Craig
Mar 11, 2020
President Christine Lagarde has said the ECB is "ready to take appropriate and targeted measures" to address the crisis.
The European Central Bank benchmark rate already sits at a record low of -0.5%.
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Social media limits on political ads hurt smaller campaigns

by Kimberly Adams
Mar 11, 2020
Google's new policies mean campaigns need to spend more to get their messages out.
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