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Were the Covid Lockdowns Worth It?

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Evaluating COVID-19 Lockdown Effects

This chapter critically examines the effectiveness of COVID-19 lockdown measures and their disparate impacts, particularly on essential workers and education outcomes. It contrasts state responses during the pandemic, revealing how stricter measures didn't significantly lower mortality rates and discussing the long-term financial and societal costs. The dialogue emphasizes the need for reevaluation of public health decisions and their broader implications amid ongoing polarization in views about pandemic responses.

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