The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has opposed the direct support of Russians in cash according to the American model
Moscow. 20th of March.
INTERFAX.RU - There is no need for direct support of citizens in cash according to the American model in Russia, the effectiveness of such decisions is in question, said Bank of Russia Chairman Elvira Nabiullina.
“In our situation, of course, there is no such need. We have a big backlog, as they say, and other measures that will support citizens, consumer activity, and income, and, of course, I emphasize once again that this needs to be done in conjunction with the government, "Nabiullina said at a news conference on Friday.
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One thousand dollars per adult, 500 dollars - per child
On the eve of March 19, it became known that the White House plans to pay Americans $ 1 thousand per adult and $ 500 per child as measures to support the population in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. This was announced by US Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is working to ensure that citizens receive payments within the next three weeks, Mnuchin said. The minister also said that the White House plans to direct $ 500 billion in direct cash payments to citizens as part of a large-scale package of incentive measures that should support the US economy in the current conditions. (
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