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risk compensation

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Essays on risk compensation

2 essays

Mar 23, 2020SSC

Face Masks: Much More Than You Wanted To Know

Scott Alexander reviews evidence on face mask effectiveness against coronavirus, concluding they likely offer some protection despite CDC recommendations against general public use.

32 min read 4,933 words

Jun 1, 2013SSC

Literally Inconceivable: Contraceptives And Abortion Rates

Scott Alexander analyzes the complex relationship between contraception and abortion rates, concluding that in societies where contraceptives are already legal, increasing access likely decreases abortion rates.

20 min read 3,043 words

abortion contra contraception