| Extraordinary measures require extraordinary evidence. Have the advocates for lockdowns made their case? The data suggests they have not. Original article: https://mises.org/wire/evidence-keeps-piling-lockdowns-dont-work This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael Stack. |
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