Paul Romer's Coronavirus Testing Plan

Paul Romer proposes a large-scale testing strategy to combat economic and health challenges posed by the pandemic. His plan involves testing every American every two weeks, which he argues is necessary to avoid further economic shutdowns. Despite logistical challenges and criticism, Romer believes this approach is more feasible than alternatives like herd immunity or prolonged lockdowns. He emphasizes the need for a separate testing system and regulatory flexibility to achieve this goal. The plan is presented as a necessary investment to prevent future economic and social crises.

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