Commentary / World Aug 21, 2020
Calorie counts on restaurant menus probably won’t stop COVID-19
Britain’s effort sounds like a good idea, but the evidence suggests it won’t protect people.
Peter R. Orszag
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Commentary / World Jul 14, 2020
COVID-19 fear will keep the world in a slump
As governments let up on stimulus measures, things stand to get worse.
Commentary / World Jun 19, 2020
The Cape Cod theory of pandemic response
The debate over the design of future fiscal stimulus measures needs to start now.
Commentary / World Jun 10, 2020
The U.S. economy will need stimulus well beyond July
It’s too soon to count on consumer demand to support the economy.
Commentary / World Apr 15, 2020
Some companies are too connected to fail
Policymakers must act now to lower the risk of cascading bankruptcies.
Commentary / World Nov 19, 2019
Warmer winters won't mean fewer deaths
Temperature isn't the only reason mortality spikes from December to March.
Commentary / World Jul 15, 2018
Why productivity isn't keeping up with technology
Finally, a viable theory that could put a vigorous debate to rest.
Commentary / World Apr 24, 2018
As kids spend more time indoors, their vision suffers
One factor associated with higher rates of myopia turns out to be education. The rise is especially stark in Asia.
Commentary / World Sep 12, 2015
Uncle Sam wants you — to quit smoking
Smoking rates are dropping among U.S. military personnel — but at a distressingly slower pace than in the general population.