
#78 Balaji Srinivasan: Exploring COVID-19
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Decentralized Approaches in Pandemic Response
This chapter explores the contrasting responses of governments to COVID-19, highlighting the effectiveness of decentralized approaches compared to centralized systems. It discusses the implications of regulatory frameworks and the bottlenecks caused by federal oversight on testing and treatment, advocating for more state-level authority. Additionally, the chapter analyzes the decision-making processes in public health and the risks associated with various gathering sizes during a pandemic.
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