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Econ alumnus explains economic shock of coronavirus in Harvard Business Review

"Understanding the Economic Shock of Coronavirus," Explores the intensity of the shock determined by the underlying virus properties, policy responses, as well as consumer and corporate behavior in the face of adversity. But the shape of the shock is determined by the virus’ capacity to damage economies’ supply side, particularly capital formation. 
March 30, 2020

See related: COVID-19, Economic Policy, United States

Gadarian discusses Anxious Politics with the Niskanen Center

Shana Gadarian, associate professor of political science, along with Bethany Albertson of the University of Texas, discussed their book "Anxious Politics: Democratic Citizenship in a Threatening World," and how it can help explain the current public health crisis. 

March 30, 2020

See related: COVID-19, Mental Health, Political Parties, United States

Banks writes about martial law and the pandemic in The Atlantic

"If martial law were invoked, the government would be conducted ad hoc by the president or a military commander based entirely on his or her opinion of what was needed to meet the emergency, unbound by any laws and with no transparency or public participation, and probably no accountability afterward," writes William C. Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs. 

March 27, 2020

See related: COVID-19, Federal, U.S. National Security, United States

Reeher discusses the economic stimulus plan with Sinclair Broadcast Group

The plan "demonstrates to the American public that the federal government is taking a very proactive and very strong approach toward trying to shore up the economy and the economic pain that’s coming from this," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science.

March 27, 2020

See related: COVID-19, Economic Policy, Income, Labor, United States

Baker quoted in LA Times article on the Defense Production Act

"If there is a gap between voluntary production and what is needed, or anticipated to be needed, the DPA [Defense Production Act] is the mechanism to close that gap," says the Hon. James E. Baker, director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law.

March 26, 2020

See related: COVID-19, Federal, State & Local, United States

McCormick speaks to Bloomberg about Mexico's response to the pandemic

"As communities take matters into their own hands, implementing their own safety protocols and taking the helm of how they each prepare for the coming pandemic, we see a further erosion of the federal government’s authority," says Gladys McCormick, Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations. 

March 25, 2020

See related: COVID-19, Government, Latin America & the Caribbean

Palmer quoted in US News article on retirement finances, coronavirus

"If you want to sign up for the first time, I would advise doing so through the Social Security Administration website, since the volume of phone traffic will be excessively high," says University Professor and Dean Emeritus John Palmer.
March 25, 2020

See related: COVID-19, Retirement, United States

McDowell discusses the economic policy response to coronavirus in World Politics Review

Daniel McDowell was published in World Politics Review. His piece, "What It Will Take to Save Economies From the Coronavirus Pandemic," focuses on the need for swift, large and sustainable economic programs.
March 25, 2020

See related: COVID-19, Economic Policy

Banks quoted in Detroit News article on deploying National Guard

The most efficient thing to do would be to grant the National Governor Associations's response, since other governors like New York's Andrew Cuomo are making the same request individually, says Professor Emeritus William C. Banks. "It’s a tremendous fiscal advantage for the state. It also enables the National Guard to do whatever they’re trained to do, including enforcing local laws if need be," Banks says. 
March 20, 2020

See related: COVID-19, State & Local, United States

McCormick discusses Mexico's response to coronavirus in the Hill

"With poorly communicated and inconsistent messaging that offers no clear guidelines, [Mexico's] federal government’s inaction has given rise to widespread rumors that are beginning to stoke panic and insecurity," says Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history and Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations.

March 20, 2020

See related: COVID-19, Government, Latin America & the Caribbean

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