From the Wall Street Journal August 18, 2020 Joel M. Zinberg and Tomas J. Philipson Professor Tomas Philipson Harris Public Policy Professor Tomas J. Philipson co-authored an op-ed, with Joel M. Zinberg, discussing the Trump administration's response to COVID-19, explaining that the administration was aware of the threat and that the origins of Operation Warp Speed were in place before the pandemic. "Even though the pandemic came quicker than anyone imagined, the country and the administration were prepared to apply the CEA report’s lessons," Philipson writes. "New vaccines are being developed at previously unimaginable speed." Full coverage available at the Wall Street Journal. Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States