Trying to grasp our inadequate response to the spread of the coronavirus, we can look back at decades of decisions about pandemic preparedness.
What a Tip Tells Us
Wherever the economy reopens, we will return to tipping behavior that not only sends a message about us but also about what others expect.
Why a Normal Recession Would Be Nice
As a pandemic, COVID-19 could have an impact that is more similar to a macroeconomic disaster than typical normal recessions.
Past Tariffs and Future Shortages
Medical product shortages were the unintended consequence of the tariffs that were supposed to diminish our trade with China.
The Impact of Export Curbs on Medical Equipment
When nations try to guarantee their domestic medical equipment supply through trade restrictions, the policy could backfire.
