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When should policymakers reach for the history books? Some examples from the 20th century

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There is a large body of research on the economic impact of pandemics in the past, collected by the Economic History Society. Shiller’s (2020) narrative framework includes the 1920–21 recession in the United States after the global flu pandemic, race riots and divisive ideological extremism and highlights the risks of deflation.

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Reopening: The Tech-Enabled Office In A Post-Covid World

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For example, if at-home pre-entry health check data shows elevated instances of high temperatures, companies could preempt the start of flu season and enable more work-from-home options to reduce transmission. While still relatively new, biometric technology is a growing market , and its advantages are driving increased adoption.

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