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What will be the long-term psychological impact of COVID-19?
Chicago Booth’s Nicholas Epley says the pandemic could hamper social behavior—or remind us of its importance.
In uncertain times, people want expert guidance
Research suggests people prefer paternalistic advice when facing difficult decisions.
How does remote working affect your health?
Chicago Booth’s Lindsey Lyman suggests working from home can have emotional and physical consequences.
Why mental well-being should be part of the COVID-19 policy response
Loneliness can have a serious impact on a person’s physical health, Chicago Booth’s Nicholas Epley says.
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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.