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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
Protective 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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