Commentary Whenever COVID-19 infections are on the rise, calls to impose a lockdown begin. Proponents of lockdowns will invariably justify their advocacy by stating that it is what medical experts are calling for. Indeed, physicians, nurses, and virologists will usually support lockdowns as a means of reducing the spread of infections. Governments often forget to do a cost benefit analysis in their zeal to lock things down and that involves listening to experts outside of the medical field. Medical specialists are bound to promote whatever actions are possible to protect public health. They don’t think about the costs of lockdowns, only the potential benefits. Although their advice is critical and we should take it seriously, medical experts are only able to present part of the picture. Economists are experts in their field as well. Many economists have been pointing out the fiscal damages being wrought through nearly two years of …
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