One of the things I was pondering is how stupid we are on a global and sometimes on a national level in facing this pandemic. There is a massive shortage of face masks, ventilators, and other crucial healthcare resources to help patients affected by the Coronavirus. Yet, in the United States, thanks to a complete lack of leadership on the Federal level, there is no coordination to purchase these resources for all states and allocate them where needed the most. Instead, the Governors of different states have to compete with each other in procuring these resources. The end result is that the price for masks and ventilators skyrockets and richer states purchase more while poorer states are left behind. If you live in a poorer state or a state that cannot compete with other buyers for other reasons, then you are more likely to die if you become sick.
Competitive coordination in a pandemic
Competitive coordination in a pandemic
Competitive coordination in a pandemic
One of the things I was pondering is how stupid we are on a global and sometimes on a national level in facing this pandemic. There is a massive shortage of face masks, ventilators, and other crucial healthcare resources to help patients affected by the Coronavirus. Yet, in the United States, thanks to a complete lack of leadership on the Federal level, there is no coordination to purchase these resources for all states and allocate them where needed the most. Instead, the Governors of different states have to compete with each other in procuring these resources. The end result is that the price for masks and ventilators skyrockets and richer states purchase more while poorer states are left behind. If you live in a poorer state or a state that cannot compete with other buyers for other reasons, then you are more likely to die if you become sick.