Microeconomists define a lulling effect to take place when an intervention (such as taking a dose of a vaccine) or a safety regulation (such as child proof bottle caps or vehicle airbags) convinces an individual that she is less exposed to risk.
As a Miami Heat fan who lives in Los Angeles right now, I marvel at the success of the NBA Bubble. I am a fan of Jimmy Butler's grit. The league has created a "safe space" featuring no infection for months. The private sector (the NBA) achieved this.
