It is widely believed that the global economy is experiencing unprecedented challenges by the Covid-19. The main purpose of this research is to explore how the Covid-19 outbreak affected poverty in different Asian regions classified by the United Nations geoscheme, namely South Asia, Southeastern...
I started working on the topic of the sharing economy during my second year as a Ph.D. student (2012). At the time, Airbnb was still a small and not very popular startup, and I started using it both as a traveler (a guest) and a host (I was a host for almost three years in...
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created an economic crisis alongside a health care crisis. During the 2 weeks ending on March 28, nearly 10 million people filed for unemployment insurance, dwarfing any previous monthly numbers. Estimates suggest that the US economy will contract by 10% ...
Over the past three years, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected billions of people around the world, and across the U.S. business owners were forced to find ways to adapt. To discuss the impact and how it has changed the business world, we are joined by Dr
As Covid recedes, what impact has transportation change had on health? © Kit1nyc|Dreamstime.com The Covid-19 outbreak was a health crisis that caused a significant number of deaths. But impacts of the pandemic go beyond killing people, where some indirect health impacts - namely, causing...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for many businesses, but others have managed to thrive. That includes companies that sell home fitness equipment. Sales of treadmills, exercise bikes, and yoga mats all soared as Americans tried to stay fit during the lockdowns. CGTN’...
Research shows that the supply and demand for talent in some industries have been affected by COVID-19. The pandemic could also affect what people want to pursue as a career, and the choice of major which students choose to pursue at universities. How is it going to affect job seek...
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In many respects, the answer to the question “How has COVID affected the construction industry?” is “less than most other sectors.” Despite a temporary halt in construction during pandemic lockdowns, the impact on construction was relatively short-lived. Because this was internationally viewed...
Helge Pedersen:I am convinced that the COVID-19 vaccines will play a key role in the development of the world economy. Already when the first vaccines were approved, there was a clear reaction in the financial markets, and the real economy is affected as the rollout takes off. This is a...