Everything Voluntary With Skyler J. Collins

Post by Skyler J. Collins (Editor). Episode 427 has Skyler giving his commentary on a new report by the American Institute of Economic Research titled, "Cost of Lockdowns: A Preliminary Report". It begins: "In the debate over coronavirus policy, there has been far too little focus on the costs of lockdowns. It’s very common for the proponents of these interventions to write articles and large studies without even mentioning the downsides. Here is a brief look at the cost of stringencies in the United States, and around the world, including stay-at-home orders, closings of business and schools, restrictions on gatherings, shutting of arts and sports, restrictions on medical services, and interventions in the freedom of movement."