How effective are restrictions on mobility in limiting COVID-19 spread? Using zip code data across five U.S. cities, we estimate that total…
The COVID-19 pandemic has made plain just how important the work of retail, grocery and food service workers is. Their jobs put them at…
Despite robust economies, many local officials entered 2020 already worried about budget balances that looked fragile in the short term and…
Improvements in medical treatment have contributed to rising health spending. Yet there is relatively little evidence on whether the…
I look at prevention through an economic lens and make three main points. First, those advocating preventive measures are often asked how…
Question: Are high-deductible health plans associated with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events?
Finding: This cohort study…
The threat of COVID-19 has increased the health risks of going to an office or factory, leading more workers to do their jobs remotely. In…
Discusses fiscal challenges facing local governments due to Covid19.
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Question: How do reported incidence, knowledge, and behaviors regarding coronavirus disease 2019 vary across sociodemographic…