Lounge of Tomorrow - Stimulus checks

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Originally Posted by The Original OC Adventure (Post 230997)

What if instead of a stimulus check they issued gift cards (with expiration dates) that could be spent at retail store that accepted credit cards?

The card could have restrictions on use. It could not be used to pay down existing debt, only for new purchases.

I still don't believe it will have any significance on the economy. Just my $0.02 on the subject.

No, I don't have links handy to support my thesis (although they are out there). And no, I am not going to debate the issue. I just don't believe that it will work.