In my view, as economists, we should be focused on the use of economic tools to mitigate all the suffering caused by this crisis, not just the narrowly economic but also the broader loss of well-being.

That is what we can best contribute.

We should not be using spurious economic arguments to undermine the views of public health experts.

Disclaimer: these views owe a lot to my conversations with @SHamiltonian @BruceJPreston @profholden over recent weeks.

But they shouldn't be help responsible for any mistakes or omissions here.

or held responsible either.