Economist Zhu Jiaming: Can Direct Cash Handouts Boost Consumption? The Key Lies in Solving Citizens' 'Expectation Anxiety'

Economist Zhu Jiaming argues that while direct cash handouts can boost consumption in the short term, the real challenge is changing citizens' consumption expectations. High savings rates stem from a lack of confidence in future security. To unleash spending potential, governments must build a robust social safety net to address 'expectation anxiety,' not just rely on cash injections.

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