Soroush_SaghafWith this logic by @DLeonhardt, we should also remove stop signs b/c in many places people do not fully follow them. Also, the “Evidence” section of the article does not fully match what research shows. Our own models showed that mandates saved QALYs. t.co/VagrcT8mbW
Soroush_SaghafGreat piece by @DLeonhardt. The logic behind 1-way masking is weak though. Not correctly following good policies by individuals shouldn't discourage social planners from enacting such policies. We can improve adherence instead of throwing in the towel.
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Soroush_SaghafThe pandemic emergency declaration ends soon. Millions might lose Medicaid if it is not extended. Meanwhile, a single person has $33.5bn extra to buy Twitter. t.co/fROStRvC2p
Soroush_SaghafRandom sample of 100 users to make decisions a/b a $43 billion bid that could instead be used to save so many lives, remove a good portion of humans out of poverty, and much more? What a sad day for #AnalyticsScience and its potential #public#impact. t.co/Kax9U08bt9
Soroush_Saghaf@EMDocBaker@DrDaronAcemoglu Agreed! In the paper below, we've studied how #MD vs #DO affects performance using data from the Mayo Clinic. But there is room for more comprehensive research.
"Who Is an Effective and Efficient Physician? Evidence from Emergency Medicine" t.co/ksTnIjKJwE
Soroush_SaghafMy incredibly thoughtful and prolific colleague, Richard Zeckhauser (t.co/luqXRZQ2TG), will be giving opening comments and serve as the discussant.