Policy in Crisis
Louis discusses the concept of "cover your ass" as a driving force behind policy decisions in the wake of crises, drawing parallels between the COVID pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine. He highlights the rapid implementation of measures without thorough consideration of their long-term consequences, emphasizing the potential ramifications of actions like freezing Russian assets and increasing military spending. The urgency to act often overshadows the need for thoughtful policy discussions.In this clip
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