This is a short paper assignment which includes both positive and normative analysis. The point of interest is
the use of economic models. The topic concerns the possible relationship between state government
opening/closing policies and the incidence of COVID-19 infections.
- Start by reading the article denoted "state openings" which I will attached. This will provide some information
on the topic, especially different states’ policies. There should be some discussion of this or similar information
early in your paper. You don’t have to express an opinion on the article. - Access the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Dashboard through this link https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/ You will find
a button titled: Timeline of COVID-19 policies, cases, and, deaths in your state. This provides access to the
type of interactive graphs we viewed in class. Pick any two states to conduct analysis. Some are more
interesting than others. Observe the data and see what relationships might exist, or not, between opening
policy and infection rates. Understand that nothing is conclusive here but you can certainly draw some initial
observations. In this section you will discuss this analysis. - The data provided is very basic and there may be alternative explanations of infection rates. Discuss these
possibilities. You may use outside sources. If you do use any you must cite them. - Discuss opening/closing policy in terms of scarcity, opportunity costs, trade offs, incentives, etc.