The Libertarian

The Libertarian: Law, Economics, And Coronavirus

Are the policy tools being used to combat the pandemic overkill?

The Libertarian•March 19, 2020
The Libertarian: Law, Economics, And Coronavirus

Richard Epstein examines the sweeping legal authorities and dramatic economic interventions being called on to combat COVID-19 — and considers whether they’re proportionate to the problem.

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Richard A. Epstein

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