The Libertarian

The Libertarian: Coronavirus, Pandemics, And The Law

The legal landscape of a public health crisis.

The Libertarian•February 27, 2020
The Libertarian: Coronavirus, Pandemics, And The Law

Richard Epstein describes the legal dimensions of coping with Coronavirus: whether cities can resist hosting quarantined patients, the scope of federal power to restrict movement, and concerns about excessive reliance on Chinese supply chains for prescription medications.

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Richard A. Epstein

Richard A. Epstein

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