Governments around the globe are scrambling to implement economic stimulus programs designed to keep the world economy from sinking into depression. The price tag to keep the worst from happening—based on what governments have already announced—could grow to more than $10 trillion.

Congress passed the Families First Act this past week. It required, in part, employers of a certain size to provide up to $10,000 in paid leave for employees impacted by the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak—and about 80 hours of paid sick leave.

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