Tyler Cowen, an economist, was discussing the differences in economic and epidemiologic models. One factor that economists frequently consider is termed elasticity.
COVID-19
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We are still in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown.
The UK's National Health Service has ICNARC or the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre which is able to compile data on the utilization of intensive care and the demographics of the patients.
When the novel coronavirus, now known as SARS-CoV-2, emerged from China, conspiracy theorists -- including a promine
By Norman Fenton, Queen Mary University of London;
By Benjamin Neuman, Texas A&M University-Texarkana
By Dr. Matt Grawitch, Saint Louis University
As we continue to wrestle with COVID-19, the world has become even more polarized than it was during the last election cycle.
Without a doubt, preparedness for future disasters is primary, but images of deserted streets and highways prompt another take.