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A unique recession amidst a global pandemic
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A unique recession amidst a global pandemic

The U.S. economy officially entered a recession in February as the viral pandemic started its sweep across the nation. Francis Diebold and Jesús Fernández-Villaverde share why this one is unprecedented, and what to expect in the coming months.

Kristen de Groot

How the COVID-19 lockdown is affecting India’s households
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How the COVID-19 lockdown is affecting India’s households

The lockdown in India coincides with an already-existing period of economic distress. A new study finds that nearly a third of all households will not be able to survive beyond a week without state assistance.

From Knowledge at Wharton

Building capacity to combat COVID-19 in Africa
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Building capacity to combat COVID-19 in Africa

Wharton School students, along with the Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research, are issuing a call for proposals for a new initiative designed to aid in the fight against the coronavirus.

Dee Patel

Already in fiscal crisis, rural hospitals face COVID-19
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Already in fiscal crisis, rural hospitals face COVID-19

LDI’s Eighth virtual “Experts at Home” seminar on May 29 brought together top academic and government experts to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural health and hospitals.

Hoag Levins

The politics of pandemics: Why some countries respond better than others
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The politics of pandemics: Why some countries respond better than others

The capacity of a state and the degree of economic inequality among its residents will determine how it copes in a pandemic. Whether it is a democracy or a dictatorship matters relatively less.

From Knowledge at Wharton

Will the pandemic cause food shortages?
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Will the pandemic cause food shortages?

Wharton’s Marshall Fisher examines what’s behind the supply chain disruptions in grocery stores, with suppliers experiencing production slowdowns due to the pandemic.

From Knowledge at Wharton