Coronavirus vs. the Economy
There is no way to avoid having the economy take major hit from this pandemic. Policymakers need to act with humility and calm as they seek responses to the crisis that will solve the problems at hand while not crushing the economy unnecessarily in the long term, or permanently damaging civil liberties.
- “Key Tax Provisions in Massive Economic Relief Bill,” Podcast featuring Nicole Kaeding and Caleb O. Brown
- “Evaluating Federal Reserve Moves amid Coronavirus Outbreak,” Podcast featuring George Selgin and Caleb O. Brown
- “Time to Move on the Economy vs. Public Health Debate,” by Ryan Bourne
- “Homeschooling During COVID-19,” video featuring Kerry McDonald
Coronavirus Testing Delays Caused by Red Tape, Bureaucracy and Scorn for Private Companies
The speed with which the private sector is responding to the demand for coronavirus testing once the regulatory ankle weights have been temporarily removed is a spectacle that should not go unnoticed by politicians and policymakers. It is unfortunate that it took a calamitous epidemic to provide this lesson in deregulation. Let’s hope the lesson is taken to heart and leads to permanent regulatory reform when the crisis passes.
- “Temporarily Unshackled Private Sector Responds to Demand for More Coronavirus Tests,” by Jeffrey A. Singer
- “Government Failure in Coronavirus Testing,” by Chris Edwards
- “Coronavirus Testing Delays Caused by Red Tape, Bureaucracy and Scorn for Private Companies,” by Jeffrey A. Singer
Coronavirus Is Changing How We Learn
Over 300 million students worldwide are currently not attending school due to quarantines, and that number is expected to increase over the coming weeks, as more countries and cities shutter schools indefinitely. Fortunately, there are numerous online learning resources that families can take advantage of, including many that are free.
- “Free, Online Learning Resources When Coronavirus Closes Schools,” by Kerry McDonald