Felix Oberholzer-Gee and Mihir Desai discuss how and why countries have differed in their responses to Covid-19, with a particular emphasis on their public health and economic responses. They also debate whether or not the recent U.S. stimulus package, including the bailouts, is designed appropriately.

Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:

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<li><a href="https://covid19.healthdata.org/projections" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation</a></li>
<li>“<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81115994" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiger King</a>” (Netflix)</li>
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Bonus Episode: Letters from Listeners

Harvard Business School professors discuss and debate current events that sit at the crossroads of business and culture. Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, and Felix Oberholzer-Gee engage in a spirited discussion on a range of topics torn from the headlines — from Facebook, to free trade, to the #MeToo movement. Informed by their unique expertise as professors at one of the world’s leading business schools, their takes are always surprising, unconventional, and insightful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.