The U.S. economy is experiencing negative shocks to both demand and supply.

Inefficient regulations exacerbate this shock, limiting production and raising prices.
Governments, especially at the state and local level, should take this opportunity to ease
the hefty regulatory and reporting requirements they place on employers, while also
suspending regulations that are inhibiting production of goods that are needed during
this time.

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Blog

Research Provides No Basis for Pandemic Travel Bans

By David J. Bier.

A review of the research about pandemics prior to COVID-19 with disease profiles
similar to influenza shows that the government should have known how ineffective
travel restrictions would be at protecting the country.

Blog

USPS: Privatization vs. Bailouts

By Chris Edwards.

Without privatization, the postal system’s red ink will continue to flow.

More on COVID-19 and Labor Regulation

Commentary

A Letter to Policymakers

By Peter Goettler. March 25, 2020.

COVID-19 Response: Critical Guidelines for Policymakers

March 24, 2020.

Blog Posts

Research Provides No Basis for Pandemic Travel Bans

By David J. Bier. April 15, 2020.

USPS: Privatization vs. Bailouts

By Chris Edwards. April 15, 2020.

Regulation after COVID-19

By Thomas A. Firey. April 13, 2020.