The Week: Economists Align On Extending Unemployment Benefits, Call For Federal Jobs Programs

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Krystal Ball looks back at notable interviews with economists amid the financial crisis. Professor of Economics, Stephanie Kelton, debunks common rebuttals from the GOP caucus on stimulus spending. Economist, Pavlina Tcherneva, explains why a federal jobs program is essential to economic recovery. Economist, Dean Baker, reveala how big pharma is cashing in on coronavirus vaccine research grants through patents. Stephanie Kelton DISMANTLES GOP Inflation, Deficit Myths https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LksjBG_3FCs Economist: Why we need a federal jobs guarantee NOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9vrJGuMJ6c Economist Dean Baker: How Big Pharma Is Getting FAT Off The Pandemic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaAYqEWIAIo Watch Rising Here:

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