Think about the multiplied effect we showed. While the government directed the initial $100 million to certain groups, those groups engaged in more spending throughout the economy -- on home goods, food, car stuff, and more. So it is really true that only the people who got checks from the government benefit? Yes. The only people who benefit from a stimulus are those that receive funds directly from the government. No. The multiplied effect from stimulus allows other people to receive extra income and spend more too