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How should European policy makers respond to COVID-19?
European economists assess the impact of major economic and public-health decisions facing national and EU leaders.
How does economic policy interact with public health measures for COVID-19?
A panel of experts weighs in on the economics of curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Will there be a coronavirus recession?
European and American economists weigh in on the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Do lotteries do more harm than good?
Economists weigh in on whether state-run lotteries improve social welfare on balance.
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A simple framework to help revive the US economy
Low-cost interventions could help depress COVID-19’s spread while opening up parts of the economy.
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How COVID-19 shocked both supply and demand
Research suggests stimulus and social support should both have a role in the policy response.
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The coronavirus has exerted historic influence on equity markets
When it comes to market volatility, past health crises don’t compare.
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Chang-Tai Hsieh: We need a plan to avoid a humanitarian and economic catastrophe
A COVID-19 Q&A with the Phyllis and Irwin Winkelried Professor of Economics
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How quantitative models can help policy makers respond to COVID-19
Good policy making recognizes and adapts to the uncertainty inherent in model building.
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Two proposals to keep the lights on at small businesses
Business stabilization plans based on insurance and lending models could help vulnerable businesses through the crisis.