The Biggest Psychological Experiment in History Is Running Now

  • Research has shown that when faced with potentially traumatic events, about two thirds of people show psychological resilience.
  • But the mental health toll of the pandemic may not fit this paradigm.
  • Life has been upended at an unprecedented scope and speed, and researchers see an opportunity to investigate the science of resilience in new ways.

The Biggest Psychological Experiment in History Is Running Now – Scientific American

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Mark Skidmore is Professor of Economics at Michigan State University where he holds the Morris Chair in State and Local Government Finance and Policy. His research focuses on topics in public finance, regional economics, and the economics of natural disasters. Mark created the Lighthouse Economics website and blog to share economic research and information relevant for navigating tumultuous times.

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