The Economics of Covid-19

Implications of the Pandemic for Economic Thought and Public Policy

穆a·穆萨广告junct Professor of Finance, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam

This timely book explores the neglected risk in the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, illustrating the ways in which four decades of neoliberal economic and public policy has eroded the functional capacity of states to handle catastrophic events.

‘Here, finally, is a lucidly written book about Covid-19. It charts the origins and development of the virus, and provides a statistical measurement of the severity of the disease. The pandemic is shown to represent both a challenge and an opportunity for change, and the public policy responses to Covid-19 are detailed and credible solutions offered. Extensively referenced with numerous graphs and diagrams, this book will become the resource text for all who want to discover everything about Covid-19.’
– Bob Brownlee, La Trobe University, Australia

‘For the global community wanting to understand the economic causes and effects of the pandemic, this book is the one to read. Professor Moosa thoroughly analyzes the economics of pandemics and public policies developed to deal with those pandemics. Moreover, the book delves into a new way of thinking for approaching the serious challenges facing human kind.’
– Mohaned Talib Al-Hamdi, Kansas State University, US