Vaccine Lotteries: Worth a Shot?
Vaccine Lotteries: Worth a Shot?  
Podcast: The Pie: An Economics Podcast
Published On: Thu Jun 17 2021
Description: More than a dozen states have announced large lotteries to incentivize vaccinations. On this episode, Steve Levitt and Jeff Severts examine the economics and likely outcomes of the policy strategy. Is this a lottery where everyone wins big? When it comes to cash prizes, does magnitude matter?