All tagged Covid-19

Fiscal Policy in Germany

Fiscal policy is an important tool used by governments to influence the economy, and Germany is a good example of a country that effectively utilizes various methods of fiscal policy to promote economic growth and manage economic challenges. The German government has implemented a constitutional rule known as the debt brake, which limits government borrowing and supports the country's GDP. Additionally, the investment offensive promotes public and private investment in infrastructure and other sectors, which helps to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. Furthermore, the temporary reduction in VAT rates during the COVID-19 pandemic was a measure taken by the German government to boost consumer spending and support the economy during a challenging time.

Why the use of fetal cell lines shouldn’t stop you from taking the COVID-19 vaccine

I want you to reflect back to the time when you found out you were allowed to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Did you feel relief knowing that you would be just a little bit safer from this awful pandemic? Or did you feel dread because you knew you had to choose whether you should take the vaccine or not? I can imagine that the vast majority of you probably felt relief seeing as [as of October 23rd, 2021] 57.2% [1] of the total US population is fully vaccinated. Despite being the majority, there is still a vast population of the US that is still not vaccinated. This may seem reprehensible to you, or you may be the person who is still trying to decide whether to be vaccinated or not. In any case, I think it is important to take the time to consider why making that leap might be very easy for some and unbelievably difficult for others.