Jason Furman, a Harvard economic policy professor and former chief economist for President Obama, discusses the economic ramifications of COVID-19 versus necessary public health measures. He questions if prioritizing economic recovery can happen alongside a raging virus. Meanwhile, Ruth Faden, a bioethics expert from Johns Hopkins, delves into the ethical implications of social distancing and the moral costs of pandemic responses, especially for vulnerable populations. Together, they explore the complex interplay between health, economy, and ethics in this unprecedented crisis.
