The rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) across the globe has caused not only an immense healthcare crisis, but also an unprecedented shock to the world’s economy.  Unemployment has skyrocketed. Entire economies have experienced almost a complete lockdown. What are the possible scenarios for recovery? What will be the impact on international trade, labor markets and economic growth? How are governments around the world responding to the crisis?

Join Tepper Economics Professor Laurence Ales for a discussion of these important issues as the world seeks to recover from the economic upheaval caused by this latest pandemic.

In the webinar, you will learn:
1) Insights from other pandemics including the 1918 Flu Pandemic
2) The varied approaches central bank and policy maker have taken during large macroeconomic shocks
3) A snapshot on what industries and what workers are hit the hardest and will likely experience a slower recovery.