BEST ECONOMIC STIMULUS? Pay every American $1500 for vaccination—especially for vaccines that need 2 doses. Remember, vaccination programs is what will save lives & economy. $7 Trillion global economic boost if we roll out faster.🧵 @JohnDelaney #COVID19 washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/… 
2) “there’s a historical level of distrust” regarding a covid-19 vaccine among the communities that have been hit hardest by the pandemic.”
The $1500 can be a double win. Stimulus check + helping hard hit communities, altogether.
The $1500 can be a double win. Stimulus check + helping hard hit communities, altogether.
3) “Money would go into Americans’ pockets just when the U.S. economy can begin fully reopening with a vaccinated population that can go about their daily lives without fear of catching the disease or infecting others.”
@GeorgeTakei also proposed $1000 for vaccination. I agree.
@GeorgeTakei also proposed $1000 for vaccination. I agree.
4) I personally think we need a basic income, as proposed by @AndrewYang, long term during pandemic and beyond. But meantime a stimulus based on vaccination (both doses!) is just as critical meantime. It is a win win. But it will need Congressional approval.
https://twitter.com/drericding/status/1333274520812216325
5) the $ 7 trillion economic difference between slow and fast vaccine rollout is from the @OECD. Report here. oecd.org/economic-outlo…
https://twitter.com/drericding/status/1333755375103963140
6) Here is a video outlining the economic difference of +3 trillion if fast vaccine, and -4 trillion vs slow vaccine rollout.
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