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Shutting down the economy during a pandemic may be the best way to protect the economy

Shutting down the economy during a pandemic may be the best way to protect the economy

As the coronavirus pandemic intensifies, concerns are growing about the economic toll exacted by policies meant to contain it. Research published this week shows that aggressive social distancing measures, while extremely disruptive to commerce in the near term, can result in faster economic growth when the disease subsides.