Answer the following prompt:

is it better for the national government to deficit spend during the pandemic to stimulate the economy (or at least fill-in for the lost activity) -- despite an already massive accumulated national debt -- or should the government pull back and not exacerbate the national debt?

Use material from the videos to support your answer. Quote at least one economist with whom you agree. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1POexHDKoS8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaS3ywvuuTQ