Economics
Virus Crisis Spurs Debate Over Which Social Model Is Best
- U.S., European stimulus plans reflect labor market differences
- Jobless claims in U.S. already surging to record levels
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The coronavirus crisis is proving a test case for contrasting social models, as governments in the U.S. and Europe pursue different policies to cushion their economies from much the same shock.