Global Health Shocks

Global health shocks refer to sudden and widespread outbreaks of infectious diseases that affect populations globally. These shocks can have a significant impact on public health, as well as social and economic systems. Examples of global health shocks include pandemics such as COVID-19, Ebola, and SARS. These events can lead to various negative consequences, including loss of life, economic disruption, and social instability. It is crucial for governments and health organizations to be prepared for global health shocks and to have adequate response plans in place to mitigate their impact.

Corona-Crash and the global economy

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Corona-Crash and the global economy Read Post »

The Corona Crash in March 2020 significantly impacted the global economy, with many businesses forced to shut down and millions of people losing their jobs. Looking back, the stock market experienced a sharp decline, and many industries, including travel, hospitality, and entertainment, were hit hard. The pandemic caused a decrease in consumer spending, as people were either unable or unwilling to leave their homes. This led to a reduction in demand for goods and services, which in turn caused many businesses to suffer. The unemployment rate skyrocketed, and many people struggled to make ends meet. Financial Markets adjust to Corona-Crisis […]

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Social Distancing as a Health Risk Management Tool

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Social Distancing as a Health Risk Management Tool Read Post »

Social distancing measures propagated by health experts and belatedly by governments worldwide as a means of health risk minimizer, are yet to unfold their full impact on health risk management caused by the COVID-19. Nevertheless, social distancing poses a high risk to the economic and social life of affected communities globally. Fears of a global economic slowdown have dominated discussions amongst the public, experts of different disciplines, politicians, entrepreneurs, and others.

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Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemics on the Economic Policy Adjustments in Germany and in the USA

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Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemics on the Economic Policy Adjustments in Germany and in the USA Read Post »

How are Governments courageously dealing with the Coronavirus-Pandemic and the Corona-Crisis? Worldwide politicians are reacting very differently. Reactions to the pandemic have now become a war between optimism and pessimism. While some politicians realize how serious the current health crisis will be, others are busy procrastinating about an optimistic future. Early birds catch the worm and can navigate through the health crisis, taking leadership on flattening the pandemic spread of the Coronavirus.

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Synergy between Health and Economics: Oil-Price-Crash or Corona-Crash

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Synergy between Health and Economics: Oil-Price-Crash or Corona-Crash Read Post »

Health shocks can also cause economic shocks (ceteris-paribus). The coronavirus pandemic is one of the health shocks that might unravel another global economic shock. Why is that the case? Fact number one, health is a basic human need. Consequently, the satisfaction the health needs requires human decision-making in all economies. Decision-makers face the challenge of managing the synergies between health and economics amid a health shock. How is the Scenario?

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