Back to Show
PBS News Hour
A Nobel-winning economist's case for more COVID-19 testing
As millions more Americans file for unemployment amid an economy crippled by COVID-19, many states are lifting restrictions and reopening businesses. But is that the correct approach to reviving the U.S. economy? Paul Solman talks to Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Romer about weighing costs and benefits and why “there are no good alternatives” to making COVID-19 testing ubiquitous in the U.S.
Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By

57:46
June 27, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
June 26, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
June 25, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
June 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

56:45
June 23, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

26:45
June 22, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

26:45
June 21, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

56:44
June 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
June 19, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
June 18, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
June 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57:46
June 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode