Based on my own research, other sources, and following Kirsch’s work, I would say ~12 million is a very good ballpark guess. As one of my mentors used to say, “better to be loosely correct than precisely incorrect.” When I have in depth conversations with people, I will sometimes ask, “How many people have to die before it is worth talking about and sharing with those you care about?” What is your criteria?
Steve Kirsch: “It’s around 12M. That is 40X the number of Americans who were killed in World War II. It’s more than double the number killed by COVID.”
https://stevekirsch.substack.com/p/do-you-know-how-many-people-have?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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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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