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It is necessary to worry about health, but pessimism about the economy will hurt us

  • Written by Gordon Menzies, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Technology Sydney
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During this pandemic, our twin health and economic crises require two different types of concern, and they operate differently.

For the health crisis, a high level of concern is necessary. Saving lives demands nothing less than full compliance with unprecedented restrictions.

For the economic crisis, it is logical to be worried....

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