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Pandemics and Economic Shifts: A Historical Perspective

This chapter examines the economic transformations prompted by pandemics, focusing on the transition to essential goods production and historical disruptions in trade. It highlights the cyclical relationship between pandemics, labor markets, and economic prosperity, using past events like the Black Death to illustrate potential future implications in today's economy.

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