6 Economics of recovery

Learning objectives

After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. LO1 Describe the recovery interval of the pandemic phase.
  2. LO2 Establish historical perspective for economic recoveries.
  3. LO3 Explain the components of economic recovery.
  4. LO4 Address the importance of strong pre-existing conditions.
  5. LO5 Discuss roadblocks to economic recovery.
  6. LO6 Contrast different strategies to fight the disease.
  7. LO7 Consider potential shapes of economic recovery.

Chapter outline

  • Recovery interval
  • Economic recovery in historical perspective
  • Components of economic recovery
  • The importance of strong pre-existing conditions
  • Roadblocks to economic recovery
  • Strategies to fight the disease
  • The shape of economic recovery
  • Summary

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