Public Health Emergencies and Economic Development

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Economies seeks commentaries, original research, short reports, and reviews on the relationships between public health emergencies and economic development. Over the past few years, we have seen unprecedented interruptions and challenges for local economies, supply chains, and international trade. Confinement measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to address its aftermath have placed tremendous pressure on labor markets, the production of goods and services, healthcare systems, and non-profit operations, to name a few. While coronavirus does not discriminate, certain socio-economic and racial groups have been affected disproportionally. The loss of employment or a wage earner could result in school dropouts, child labor, or dependency on social welfare. While COVID-19 is arguably no longer a public health emergency, so much effort including research on various aspects of public health and local economies is still needed.

Significant emerging research opportunities, including new data, economic recovery efforts, and novel production models, have originated from the pandemic. Research questions on economic disparities, inequality, and the consequences of public health emergencies are of particular interest. Research published in this Special Issue will fill the gap of literature on the interconnectedness between public health emergencies and economic development. Study findings are envisioned to aid local governments in developing effective recovery economic and health policies.

Dr. Khoa Truong
Guest Editor

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