Could ‘helicopter money’ help Europe’s economy take flight?

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ECB President Mario Draghi made it clear last week that governments need to step up fiscal stimulus. But what if they don’t? While “helicopter money” certainly has its drawbacks, the concept of becoming a "spender of last resort" may be worth consideration by central banks such as the ECB.

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