The Obama administration believed that transfer payments to the unemployed would have a larger impact on aggregate demand than tax cuts.

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The Obama administration, guided by Keynesian economic principles, believed that transfer payments to the unemployed would more directly and effectively boost aggregate demand compared to tax cuts, as those receiving unemployment benefits are more likely to spend the additional income quickly, injecting it back into the economy.

The Obama Administration Believed That Transfer Payments to the Unemployed