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We're losing the vaccination race because of bungling, not bad luck

  • Written by Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW
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As one big international competition begins, another one is nearing its end. At least we hope so.

I am, of course, talking about the Tokyo Olympic Games and the international roll-out of vaccines against COVID-19.

Australia has been in the top ten in the medal tally at every summer Olympics since 1992. It is projected...

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