A new study argues that Utah performed the best during the pandemic, and the worst, suggesting that harsh economic restrictions to contain viral outbreaks were a failed strategy.The working by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) assessed all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on three variables: the economy, education policy, and mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic.Utah, led by Governor Stephen Cox, performed well in all three categories and ranked first by a considerable margin, by keeping schools and businesses open while suffering a fairly low mortality rate.
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