The Effect of Vaccine Mandates on Disease Spread: Evidence from College COVID-19 Mandates

Riley K. Acton; Wenjia Cao; Emily E. Cook; Scott A. Imberman; Michael F. Lovenheim

doi:10.3368/jhr.0123-12743R2

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The Effect of Vaccine Mandates on Disease Spread

Evidence from College COVID-19 Mandates

Riley K. Acton, Wenjia Cao, Emily E. Cook, Scott A. Imberman and Michael F. Lovenheim

Published online before print April 08, 2024, 0123-12743R2; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.0123-12743R2

Riley K. Acton

Riley K. Acton is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Miami University and a Research Affiliate at IZA ().

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Wenjia Cao

Wenjia Cao is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Economics at Michigan State University ().

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Emily E. Cook

Emily E. Cook is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Tulane University ().

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Scott A. Imberman

Scott A. Imberman is a Professor of Economics and Education Policy at Michigan State University, a Research Associate at NBER, and a Research Fellow at CESifo ().

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Michael F. Lovenheim

Michael F. Lovenheim is a Professor of Economics, Industrial and Labor Relations, and Public Policy at Cornell University, a Research Associate at NBER, and a Research Fellow at CESifo ().

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Riley K. Acton, Wenjia Cao, Emily E. Cook, Scott A. Imberman, Michael F. Lovenheim

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Riley K. Acton, Wenjia Cao, Emily E. Cook, Scott A. Imberman, Michael F. Lovenheim

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