The Fed's independence helped it save the US economy in 2008 – the CDC needs the same authority today
- Written by Mitchel Y. Abolafia, Professor Of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany, State University of New York
The image of scientists standing beside governors, mayors or the president has become common during the pandemic. Even the most cynical politician knows this public health emergency cannot be properly addressed without relying on the scientific knowledge possessed by these...