Below, I share the letter from the CDC to Dr. Lapado as well as Dr. Lapado’s response. Should we believe the CDC or the Florida Surgeon General. Both offer references to peer reviewed research to support their positions. It seems clear the someone is not telling the truth. Hmm.
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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