What central banks such as the Federal Reserve and federal governments are doing to counteract the negative impact of the pandemic related economic shutdown. What are the risks of this massive monetary and fiscal stimulus and how to mitigate those risks.

Topics covered include:

• How central banks have the capacity to create an infinite amount of money.
• How the Federal Reserve is using its money-printing ability to stabilize the financial system and reduce the negative impact of the pandemic related economic shutdown.
• What are the mechanics of quantitative easing.
• What are examples of stimulus programs during the Great Depression that didn't work because they were too focused on social engineering. 
• How massive central bank and government stimulus could lead to inflation or deflation.
• How inflation-indexed bonds such as Treasury Inflation Protection Securities can help reduce inflation risk, and why owning individual TIPs is particularly attractive right now.
• Why it's okay for investors with a long time horizon to ride out the current market turmoil without reducing risk.
• What are current and leading economic indicators suggesting about the severity of the economic shutdown and the potential for recovery.

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