Week 4:The Economics of Pandemic Disruption
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
LIVE at 6 pm via Zoom
This event is free and open to the public
Public policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have caused enormous global economic disruption as have reactions from consumers and corporations. The economic turmoil is visible everywhere – in supply chains, in unemployment numbers, and in housing markets. Consumers are hoarding. The unequal distribution of economic pain in communities, sectors, and groups has worsened. Despite this, some have managed to innovate and thrive (the world has 6 more billionaires), which only escalates the widening wealth gap. Given these trends, how will this economic disruption further impact our behaviors and change the fundamentals of how markets function, and how will we treat vulnerable groups, conduct economic policy, and think about the care economy and public health infrastructure going forward? Come join the conversation with our panel who’ll tackle these questions and discuss the economic implications if these disruptions persist.
Panelists
Mabel Jong, Award-winning Journalist (Moderator)
