The Unintended Consequences of the Coronavirus Response
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The Unintended Consequences of the Coronavirus Response

The governing class’s response to coronavirus is well-intentioned, but they are failing to account for the harm done—both immediate and potential—by shutting down aspects of American society. I appreciate the pressure public officials are under during this crisis. However, I fear we are moving too far in the direction of central planning to carry out…

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The Cobra Effect: Lessons in Unintended Consequences

Every human decision brings with it unintended consequences. Often, they are inconsequential, even funny. When Airbus, for example, wanted to make its planes quieter to improve the flying experience for travelers, it made its A380 so quiet that passengers could hear, with far too much clarity, what was happening in the plane’s bathrooms. Other times…