The Economics of Lockdowns | with John Cochrane

The COVID-19 pandemic has had dire effects on both public health and the economy. In reaction to the virus’s spread, many states have implemented stay‐​at‐​home orders and closures of all “nonessential businesses.” Cato Adjunct Scholar John Cochrane explains the dangers of and lessons learned from our pandemic response.

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No one should minimize the gravity of the current world health crisis. However, please note John Cochrane's comment that, as terrible as SARS-CoV-2 has been, "there are many worse [diseases] out there". This lowly virus has brought the world to its knees; the swathes cut down by a future virus could be apocalyptic. Species-wide preparation and vigilance are essential.