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William A. Haseltine

William A. Haseltine

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William A. Haseltine, a scientist, biotech entrepreneur, and infectious disease expert, is Chair of the global health think tank ACCESS Health International.

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  1. Remembering the Pandemic
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    Remembering the Pandemic

    May 16, 2023 William A. Haseltine explains why future preparedness requires commemorating the millions of lives claimed by COVID-19.

  2. What Will It Take to Prevent Future Pandemics?
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    What Will It Take to Prevent Future Pandemics?

    Apr 14, 2023 William A. Haseltine calls for new detection and surveillance methods focusing on the four essential properties of zoonosis.

  3. A Path Out of the Pandemic
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    A Path Out of the Pandemic

    Mar 16, 2023 William A. Haseltine calls for more resources to develop antiviral therapies to stay ahead of future coronavirus mutations.

  4. Breathing Life Back into COVID Prevention
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    Breathing Life Back into COVID Prevention

    Jan 18, 2023 William A. Haseltine calls attention to an effective but widely neglected pathogen-control strategy.

  5. Public-Health Funding Today Keeps the Doctor Away
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    Public-Health Funding Today Keeps the Doctor Away

    Sep 9, 2022 William A. Haseltine shows why investments in disease prevention should be increased substantially and made non-discretionary.

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    Financing Nature

    Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak & Bogolo Kenewendo propose ways to unlock more public and private capital for investments in preserving and restoring the planet.
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    Inflation Shamanism

    James K. Galbraith

    Following the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut its policy rate by 50 basis points, mainstream economists are heaping praise on the central bank for supposedly reining in inflation while also maintaining growth and high employment levels. Yet the data clearly show that monetary policy has been mostly a non-factor.

    marvels at the Federal Reserve's ability to win praise for positive outcomes it did not cause.
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    Where Is the War in Ukraine Heading?

    Carl Bildt argues that while neither side can attain victory, peace remains plausible if certain conditions are met.
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    What Kind of Industrial Policy Works?

    After a decades-long love affair with laissez-faire policies, many governments – notably in developed countries – are increasingly seeking to shape their economies through tariffs, subsidies, public procurement, and more. But not all industrial policies are created equal, and understanding their nuances and limitations is critical to their success.

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    The Big Picture

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    How China Is Preparing for America’s Next President

    Yu Jie assesses Chinese efforts to prevent deteriorating bilateral relations from hindering economic growth.
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    Abortion and Reproductive Rights Are Economic Issues

    Laura Tyson

    Too often, the press and voters treat abortion, and reproductive rights more broadly, as well as other “family” issues – like child tax credits, paid family leave policies and affordable childcare – as somehow different from economic issues. But they are not.

    shows why abortion, childcare, and parental leave are not merely “family” issues.
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    Put a Price on Shipping Emissions

    Shania Scotland calls on small island countries to back a proposed levy on maritime greenhouse-gas emissions.
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    The New Threat to Free Speech

    Chris Patten highlights governments’ struggle to manage online extremism while upholding a fundamental right.

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