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Two economists argue that people who believe the economy will turn around quickly have more incentive to quarantine.
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Our experts offer safer ways to bring back amateur sports.
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Any HBCU closures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic could potentially hinder the careers of many Black Americans.
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A social media researcher explains how bots and sock puppet accounts manipulate and polarize public debate.