Pandemic's Economic Ripple Effects

This chapter explores the severe economic implications of the ongoing health crisis, highlighting how the pandemic has disrupted global supply chains and triggered labor shortages. It reflects on the interconnectedness of supply, labor, and demand crises while discussing the challenges posed by asymptomatic virus spread and the importance of mass testing. The chapter also addresses early mask-wearing guidelines and their impacts, foreseeing a possible economic depression fueled by existing vulnerabilities.