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Online Education in the Covid-19 Crisis: “It’s Like Coke Dealers Handing Out Free Samples”
Economist Gordon Lafer describes a race against the education technology industry to do what’s right for America’s kids
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Covid-19 Hits the Dual Economy
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Rule Number 1 for Government Bailouts of Companies: Make Sure Voters and Taxpayers Share in the Upside
If the public is to be called upon for the second time in twelve years to bail out businesses, it should get something back for its money. Bailed out firms should be compelled to issue convertible bonds to the government.
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MIT Economist on Coronavirus: Young People “Going to Get Squashed”
The younger generation, already saddled with student debt and uncertain jobs, will pay a high price as the crisis unfolds.