27. Helicopter Money: When Zero Just Isn’t Low Enough

25/08/2021 12 min
27. Helicopter Money: When Zero Just Isn’t Low Enough

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Zero Down, the hosts Grace and Khushi delve deep into the ongoing debate on whether or not Helicopter Money is a policy measure that can help spur economies out of the recessions they've been facing after they were hit by the COVID-19 crisis. Starting from the coinage of the term by Milton Friedman in 1969 to why helicopter money remains a taboo among most economic strategists and the roadblocks one would have to overcome to see its succesful implementation, this episode covers it all.So, grab your earphones and happy listening!!