Vaccine Lotteries: Worth a Shot?
The Pie: An Economics Podcast - A podcast by Becker Friedman Institute at UChicago - Tuesdays
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More than a dozen states have announced large lotteries to incentivize vaccinations. On this episode, Steve Levitt and Jeff Severts examine the economics and likely outcomes of the policy strategy. Is this a lottery where everyone wins big? When it comes to cash prizes, does magnitude matter?