COVID-19 vaccine nationalism could cost world up to $1.2 trillion: New RAND Europe study

(RAND Corporation) A huge global research effort is taking place to bring a fast-tracked COVID-19 vaccine to the market but there is concern that certain countries may prioritise their own population's access to any vaccines developed. New RAND Europe research shows that if some countries are unable to obtain vaccines owing to vaccine nationalism it could cost the global economy up to $1.2 trillion per year in GDP terms.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/rc-cvn102720.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - October 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news