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How New York City could reopen its economy, neighborhood by neighborhood
A geographically targeted approach to reopening could be less costly than blanket alternatives.
Why phosphate bans aren’t likely to improve water quality
Bans on consumer and industrial uses of phosphates address only a tiny portion of the issue.
Can government programs get people to eat more healthily?
Some types of interventions are more effective than others, research finds.
Will COVID-19 speed up the drug-approval process?
Chicago Booth’s Joshua P. Fairbank explains how US regulators are working with private companies to speed up the creation and approval of treatments and vaccines.
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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.