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How the gig economy could support pandemic recovery
With unemployment at historic levels, the gig economy could play an important role in helping workers keep certain professional skills from atrophying.
Can regulation rein in algorithmic bias?
A Q&A on managing the social impact of A.I.
Capitalisn’t: Why a lack of diversity is hurting economics
Capitalisn’t hosts Kate Waldock and Luigi Zingales are joined by a series of guests to discuss why there’s a lack of diversity in economics, what the profession is missing because of it, and what can be done to fix it.
How discrimination harms the economy and business
Discriminating against a specific group can have large and persistent economic costs.
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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.