Aleksandra Stone: Stimulate the American Household

Stimulate the American Household is an exploration of the federal government’s initiative to support the financial health of the American household following economic dislocation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, it is a reflection on the attempt to delay the effect of the pandemic recession on the finances of the typical American household through a one-time tax rebate and enhanced unemployment benefits. It considers the dichotomy between programs that exist to assist households that own their own home, including mortgage forbearance, versus a lack of assistance for those Americans who are renting.