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Lockdown fatigue: The diminishing effects of quarantines on the spread of COVID-19
(Universidad Torcuato Di TellaEscuela de Gobierno, 2021)
Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) have been for most countries the key policy instrument utilized to contain the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we conduct an empirical analysis of the impact of ...
Take me out: De facto limits on strict lockdowns in developing countries
(Universidad Torcuato Di TellaEscuela de Gobierno, 2020-07)
In the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and containment measures were a fundamental tool to control the spread of the virus. In this article, we analyze data from 120 countries seeking to assess the stringency of de jure ...
Not far enough: Public health policies to combat COVID-19 in Mexico’s states
(Universidad Torcuato Di TellaEscuela de Gobierno, 2021-06)
The study identifies variability and heterogeneity in how and when Mexican states implemented
policies to contain COVID-19. We demonstrate the absence of a uniform national
response and widely varying stringency of state ...
Backlash against expert recommendations: Reactions to COVID-19 advice in Latin America
(Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization (e-ISSN: 2328-7616), 2024-10-23)
Public adherence with health recommendations is vital for effective crisis response. During the
COVID-19 pandemic, governments faced considerable challenges in persuading the public to
adopt new recommendations. Using ...