Stimulus checks sent to Americans help fuel inflation says VT professor Gene Marrano April 4, 2022 1 minute read David Bieri-VT photo Stimulus checks sent directly to Americans during the height of the pandemic in 2020 can be linked to the 40-year high inflation rate that the US is dealing with. So says a local professor of economics, who spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Ex-police officer faces jury trial on Capitol riot chargesNext: Lawmakers to consider three-month moratorium on state gas tax Related Stories Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026 Roanoke Fashion Week Returns Emma Thomas April 22, 2026
