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"The question is when the economic harm of quarantine-caused business collapses and job losses exceeds the economic harm of casualties." The "casualties" are n
by mcguire 7y ago
"The question is when the economic harm of quarantine-caused business collapses and job losses exceeds the economic harm of casualties."
The "casualties" are not the extent of the economic harm. Suppose a relaxing of the "quarantine" is followed by another large wave of cases, leading to panic, social unrest, and an emergency imposition of a more serious quarantine?
As for me, I'm one of the at-risk populations; me and my wallet are mostly staying home for the foreseeable future. If that causes any economic harm, I'm sorry. But I would appreciate being able to get groceries (and book shipments) in the duration.