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When safety measures lead to riskier behavior by more people

  • Written by Alex Horenstein, Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Miami
When safety measures lead to riskier behavior by more peopleProtective measures and their safety assurances can change how people act around risk.Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse via AP

Coronavirus fears triggered a recent surge in sales of protective masks, as well as disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer. Now there’s a shortage and concern that even health care providers who must wear face masks won’t...

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