We study the optimal lock-down for a planner who controls the fatalities of COVID-19 while
minimizing the output costs of the lock-down. The policy prescribes a severe lock-down …

We study quantitatively the optimality of quarantine and testing policies; and whether they
are complements or substitutes. We extend the epidemiological susceptible-exposed …

To slow the COVID-19 virus, many countries shut down parts of the economy. Older
individuals have the most to gain from slowing virus diffusion. Younger workers in shuttered …

We use data on deaths in New York City, Madrid, Stockholm, and other world cities as well
as in various US states and other regions and countries to estimate, quickly and with limited …

Emerging markets have experienced large human and economic costs from coronavirus
disease 2019, and their tight fiscal space has limited the support extended to their citizens …

We develop a SIR-based macroeconomic model to study the impact of testing/quarantining
and social distancing/mask use on health and economic outcomes. These policies can …

This paper studies lockdown policy in a dynamic economy without government commitment.
Lockdown imposes a cap on labor supply, which improves health prospects at the cost of …

Risks related to the coronavirus infection differ significantly across the age and the health
status of individuals which suggest lockdowns targeting the unhealthy could reduce the …

Mankind has struggled with pathogens throughout history. In this context, the contribution of
vaccines to the continued economic and social prosperity of humanity is enormous, but it is …

This paper studies the impact of sanitary protocols aimed at reducing the contagion by Covid-
19 during the production and consumption of goods and services. We augment a …