The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our lives and economy. As a result of disruptions that businesses have faced during the pandemic, we have seen record-high unemployment and permanent business closures. Until the coronavirus is under control and we can return to our normal lives before the pandemic, the impact on our economy and […]
As the political pendulum in Washington swings in a different direction, one thing remains the same: the commitment of the federal, state and local governments to safely and effectively distribute a COVID-19 vaccine to all of our residents. There is no question the initial vaccine rollout has had its challenges. But out of the challenge, […]
With the immensely challenging year of 2020 now in the rearview, all of us are looking ahead with a sense of hope and optimism for a better 2021. With this new year comes a new administration and Congress and fresh opportunities to work constructively and collaboratively to rebuild an economy ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
How will we return to work in a safe and sustainable way? As businesses begin to reopen, they will face new processes, requirements, or restrictions for which there is no playbook or precedent. Business leaders, policymakers, and public health experts must work together to anticipate, plan for, and address the following priorities for returning to […]
The spread of COVID-19 is one of the greatest public health and economic challenges that our country has ever faced. This is truly an unprecedented time. As offices, stores and restaurants closed and consumers and employees stayed home, American businesses, our workforce and our nation’s economy have been severely disrupted. The World Economic Forum covered […]
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Economic Recovery Dependent on Vaccinating the World
/in COVID-19, Inside Story, U.S. Economy /by Dr. Şebnem Kalemli-ÖzcanWhat is the cost of not vaccinating everyone? My colleagues and I sought to find out what the total hit to the global economy of uneven vaccination distribution might be. To do so, we analyzed 35 industries – such as services and manufacturing – in 65 countries and examined how they were all linked economically in 2019, before […]