Working Paper Macroeconomic Analysis

A Forward-Thinking Policy Response to the Coronavirus Recession

March 18, 2020

By Mike Konczal

The coronavirus outbreak has led to a collapsing economy. The economic situation is deteriorating so fast that people are struggling in real time to understand fundamental questions and policy objectives.

“A Forward-Thinking Policy Response to the Coronavirus Recession” is an overview of where things stand. We focus on the nature of the economic crisis, and also assess the wisdom and viability of short-term relief efforts and the long-term need to build a more resilient economy.

Tags: Democratic Governance, Economic Security, Neoliberalism and Its Failures

Author

Mike Konczal

Former Director, Macroeconomic Analysis

As former director of Roosevelt’s macroeconomic analysis team, Mike Konczal led research focused on achieving full employment, building an economy that truly works for everybody, and developing the next generation of economic ideas.