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That concept is called "helicopter money", and there is an interesting debate about whether or not it would have worked better than QE. I think it would have, b
by krschultz 12y ago
That concept is called "helicopter money", and there is an interesting debate about whether or not it would have worked better than QE. I think it would have, but I also think that it is unreasonable to think that it would be the topline QE number divided by number of citizens.
The QE money wasn't spent directly. It influences interest rates, and interest rates are extremely low right now. You have pretty terrible leverage, so it takes a huge topline number to sway anything.
- venomsnake 12y agoThe problem with QE was that banks did not lend the money. When you give money to people in the 99% they get injected into the economy immediately. They buy instantly goods and services. Although vouchers would have worked better though instead of cash. So people are forced to spend the money.