Economics & Ethics in the Allocation of Scarce Resources
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From toilet paper to hand sanitizer, as the COVID19 outbreak grew into a pandemic people began sweeping the shelves, both physically and virtually, of these necessities. For some, these items were for their personal use, but for others, a financial opportunity had presented itself. Mario Macis - Associate Professor of Economics at the Carey Business School - explores the economic and ethical impacts of these decisions in a time of crisis.