That's another of defining the latest round of QE2 in the USA. $600B for 300M people. Probably would do better for the economy if they just handed out the cash...
Here's a good link for a quick summary article of the repercussions of this. Talk of a gold standard is making it's way through the ranks and is now starting right at the top.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/world-bank-chief-calls-for-new-gold-standard-2010-11-07
I can't believe this stuff is happening before my very own eyes after reading about it for the past 18 months. Patience and an open mind....paying off.