
Commentary / World Aug 15, 2020
Not even herd immunity can fully protect us
by Tyler Cowen
The prevalence of "superspreaders" may well show the naive nature of ideas of safety.
Not even herd immunity can fully protect us
The prevalence of "superspreaders" may well show the naive nature of ideas of safety.
A more humane post-pandemic social contract
There's reason to hope that the COVID-19 crisis will catalyze a shift toward more just societies
Yes, people are itching to travel, but their first holidays are likely to be close to home.
Nobody likes masks or social distancing. But everybody can be nudged.
The big failure of small government
Countries that have embraced a proactive state have fared better against COVID-19.
Is universal basic income a done deal?
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At overloaded thrift shops, coronavirus is wreaking havoc
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What not to do when faced with a pandemic
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Why science won’t ace its COVID-19 test
In normal times, the decentralization of research works remarkably well. In a crisis, the usual process is inadequate.
When will the cure be worse than the disease?
How should we weigh the benefits against the costs of unemployment, social isolation and widespread bankruptcies?
It’s still hard to predict who will die from virus
The new coronavirus interacts with human immune systems in complicated ways.
Public health and political dogma
Both national and international approaches have to be pursued with balance, vision and wisdom if the COVID-19 pandemic is to be comprehensively defeated.