Lessons From Lockdowns

Lockdowns and related measures are now a historical fact, with enough time having passed to evaluate questions such as, ‘What changed in society as a result?’

Times Square, New York, on March 24, 2020. GetCoulson/Shutterstock

Commentary

Much will be debated in the years to come about the efficacy of lockdowns, travel restrictions, vaccine passports, and other steps put in place to combat COVID-19. Evidence continues to mount showing that these measures were largely ineffective in achieving their objectives and that they created devastating externalities and unintended consequences.