New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Would the economy be better off with $18,126.88 per person

Ask HN: Would the economy be better off with $18,126.88 per person
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Tomorrow the government will likely pass a stimulus bill that could pay each person in the US (based on a pop. of 331M) $18,126.88 each. Some taxpayers will receive direct payments, up to $1,200, and the rest is going to businesses and the Fed. Would the economy not sort itself out quicker and it be more equitable for law makers to give people to funds?