The recent economic recession was brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic brought along mitigation efforts such as stay-at home/shelter in place orders, cancelling of large gathering, social distancing, etc,. What impact have these mitiation efforts likely had on the MPC and the multiplier in the U.S. economy? What does this imply about the effectiveness and level of fiscal policy needed to bring the U.S. economy out of the recession.

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