Preparing for a Pandemic: Accelerating Vaccine Availability

Title:

Preparing for a Pandemic: Accelerating Vaccine Availability

GSB Authors:

Susan Athey

All Authors:

Ahuja, A.

Athey, Susan

Baker, A.

Budish, E.

Castillo, J. C.

Glennerster, R.

Kominers, S. D.

Kremer, M.

Lee, J.

Prendergast, C.

Snyder, C. M.

Tabarrok, A.

Tan, B. J.

Wiecek, W.

Date:

2021-05-01

Abstract:

The article presents alternative approaches to COVID-19 vaccine procurement in the U.S. Topics discussed include concern regarding risk of failure or delay in proving safety and efficacy; acceleration of manufacturing which involves substantial, risky investment, and carefully crafted public intervention; and optimal portfolio of vaccine investments.

Publication:

American Economic Association Papers and Proceedings

Volume:

111

Page Range:

331-335

Collection:

Faculty Publications

Keywords:

COVID-19 vaccines

investments

vaccine effectiveness

vaccine safety

vaccine manufacturing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1257/pandp.20211103

Publication Type:

Articles