business losses

This title examines measures taken to combat COVID-19 such as lockdowns and closing of businesses and the economic consequences of these acts such as the permanent closing of retail stores, loss of income, discarding of farm products, record unemployment, the increase in use of social services such as food banks, and the relief brought by the HEROES Act.

"Looks at how the [COVID-19] pandemic affected the economy. From lockdowns and business closures to supply chain issues, sporting event cancellations, and even success for certain industries, COVID-19 had a wide range of economic effects"--Provided by publisher.

Many of the world's largest economies shut down almost overnight as nations tried to slow the spread of COVID-19. These measures saved lives, but they also cost millions of jobs and shuttered many companies-some temporarily, others forever. The Economic Impact of COVID-19 studies how the pandemic and the fight against it affected every part of the economy, from individuals to huge corporations.