Link: https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2020/04/01/economist-ethicist-coronavirus
This podcast discusses how part of the economic solution could actually save lives by providing assistance to the healthcare system. Large scale randomized testing may be critical in order to acquire more accurate data on the spread of the virus. In addition, they discuss the importance of complete transparency with government agents.
Original Air Date: April 1, 2020
Length: 47 minutes 9 seconds
Discussion Prompt: What is the idea at the root of this framing of the question as a tradeoff between saving the economy versus saving lives? After listening to this podcast, is it possible to save the economy and combat the pandemic? Do you think there is indeed a tradeoff? Why or why not?
Discussion Prompt: Do you think how the U.S. is handling the pandemic will spark change in the healthcare system?
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