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Don Boudreaux on the Pandemic

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Personal Responsibility and Public Health: Navigating Negative Externalities

This chapter explores the interplay between negative externalities and individual responsibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that while personal actions impact others, government intervention is not always warranted if affected individuals can safeguard themselves.

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