Research Fellow, Population Interventions Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne
Laxman is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The University of Melbourne. His work centers on the health and economic impacts of diseases.
Yes, lockdowns are costly. But the alternatives are worse
Jul 01, 2021 03:41 am UTC| Economy
Lockdowns are costly. They damage businesses and livelihoods. Victorias recent lockdown cost about $100 million a day in lost economic activity, according to Victorian Treasury. NSWs current lockdown will cost about...
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