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The economy is strong. Maybe post-pandemic policies weren’t so bad.
Solid growth, including strong retail trends, should vindicate the federal government’s aggressive stimulus measures — even accounting for the burst of inflation in 2022.
Still not convinced? Then consider an issue that characterized the aftermath of the Great Recession, but barely surfaced in the post-pandemic recovery: long-term unemployment.
If any doubts remained about post-pandemic economic policies, they should ... [5270 chars]