Hindsight can be an asset during an epidemic: Lessons from the past help steer public decision-making and avoid the repetition of mistakes.
Unfortunately, rear-view mirrors appear to be in short supply these days. For all the stimulus measures that officials are rolling out to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus, lower interest rates and bigger budgets are unlikely to make people feel immune.
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