How do Governments balance saving lives with impacting the economy?

How do Governments balance saving lives with impacting the economy?

Released Monday, 7th December 2020
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How do Governments balance saving lives with impacting the economy?

How do Governments balance saving lives with impacting the economy?

How do Governments balance saving lives with impacting the economy?

How do Governments balance saving lives with impacting the economy?

Monday, 7th December 2020
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Core Insights host Trevor Barnes talks to Graham Loomes, Professor of Behavioural Science, about his research on the trade-offs involved in implementing costly health polices like those used during the pandemic. How does a Government decide how far to go with restrictions that will have a severe impact on the economy but stop many people from being infected and dying from COVID-19? Professor Loomes details the trade-offs involved and how such calculations are formulated. Read more on it here.

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