The Downfall (and Possible Salvation) of Expertise
Chicago Booth faculty examine public perceptions of COVID-19 and ways experts can win back the public’s trust.
Thought Leadership on COVID-19
The rapid spread of the global coronavirus pandemic and its economic, societal, and health impact have been unprecedented.
In the midst of the pandemic, Booth faculty have pivoted their research focus in extraordinary ways to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, exploring how the pandemic has impacted the global economy and the world. Their new research, as well as the existing academic literature, is providing the insights that can help policymakers, investors, business people, and everyone else cope with the uncertain terrain ahead.
Featured Thought Leadership Stories
Line of Inquiry: Chad Syverson on the Impact of Stay-at-Home Policies
People’s concern about the coronavirus led to sharp economic contractions even in the absence of government shutdowns, suggests Professor Syverson.
How Temporary Have Temporary Layoffs Been?
Research from professor Matthew J. Notowidigdo finds that laid-off workers have been returning to work at a very high rate.
Tackling the COVID-19 Crisis: Thought Leadership Events
Explore events where Booth faculty share insights and analysis of how the global pandemic has affected the economy and the world.
Rebuilding the Global Economy Amidst Radical Uncertainty
A former governor of the Bank of England takes part in a virtual conversation at Chicago Booth’s London campus.
COVID-19 and the Global Economic Outlook
Booth economic experts gathered virtually to discuss how the global pandemic is shaping the economic outlook.
COVID-19 and the Global Economic Outlook for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Leading scholars from Chicago Booth shared what’s ahead for Europe and beyond amid the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 and the Global Economic Outlook for Asia
Leading scholars from Booth and the University of Hong Kong shared expert insights and perspectives on what’s next for the economy in Asia and around the world.
Explore Our Community’s Response to the Pandemic
Researching A Crisis in Real Time
Booth faculty have pivoted their research focus in extraordinary ways in response to the COVID-19 crisis, analyzing data in real time with urgency.
Responding to a Pandemic While Living through One
Three Booth faculty members shared a glimpse into their home lives and explained how that intersects with their professional and scholarly work as the pandemic unfolds.
Big Problems and Big Solutions
In designing the contact tracing algorithm for India’s official COVID-19 contact tracing app, this Booth student relied on learnings from the Big Problems course.
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