Balancing vulnerabilities during the coronavirus pandemic

We do not envy policy makers during this pandemic.
They have exceedingly difficult decisions to make, under extreme pressure, with human lives hanging in the balance. Yet, the suspension of economic activity resulting from social distancing and shelter-in-place orders issued by policy makers is simply breathtaking. The costs imposed by government-mandated closures fall overwhelmingly on the economically vulnerable among us – in particular, those living paycheck to paycheck.
Given uncertain