Insights for Navigating an Uncertain World
Well, that didn’t take long.
“During his media rounds yesterday morning, Javid said that vaccine passports represented a ‘huge intrusion into people’s lives,’ adding, “I am pleased to say that we will not be going ahead.” However, within 24 hours, the government has indicated that the system will in fact form a ‘first-line defence’ against a winter wave of coronavirus.”
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. View more posts