Stephen Kissler

Jun 19, 2024 | brookings.edu | Janice Eberly |Carol Graham |Stephen Kissler |Jón Steinsson

As COVID-19 swept across the globe, many nations, including the U.S., struggled to define a cohesive public health strategy to prevent the spread of the disease. However, in spite of the lack of a clear plan, improvised strategies of behavioral changes—e.g., masking, social distancing—slowed transmission until a vaccine could be developed.

Mar 27, 2024 | brookings.edu | Andrew Atkeson |Stephen Kissler

Editor's note: The paper summarized here is part of the spring 2024 edition of the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, the leading conference series and journal in economics for timely, cutting-edge research about real-world policy issues. Research findings are presented in a clear and accessible style to maximize their impact on economic understanding and policymaking. The editors are Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellows Janice Eberly and Jón Steinsson.