The Varying International Responses to Covid-19, and the U.S. Stimulus Package

Felix Oberholzer-Gee and Mihir Desai discuss how and why countries have differed in their responses to Covid-19, with a particular emphasis on their public health and economic responses. They also debate whether or not the recent U.S. stimulus package, including the bailouts, is designed appropriately.

Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:

• The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
• “Tiger King” (Netflix)

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