Looking more closely at the lockdown, we can identify the kinds of jobs that involve working remotely and where they are located.
Handy Coffee Facts to Know During a Pandemic
From the growers through transport, roasters in the U.S. are concerned with the pandemic’s impact on the coffee supply chain.
Hoarding Pasta in Our Pandemic Pantries
Whether looking at an xkcd cartoon, data from retail discounter Aldi, or Nielsen’s statistics, we see evidence of our pasta demand in our pandemic pantries.
The People Who Live Together During a Lockdown
Because global household size ranges from single individuals to extended families, the impact of a lockdown will vary considerably.
Virus Economics (False) Tradeoffs
In a virus economics survey through a University of Chicago forum, 41 economists expressed their opinion about policy issues.
The Ups and Downs of Consumer Spending
Because of the coronavirus impact, consumer spending has shifted away from many of the goods and services we normally buy.
How Golf is Like Dior Perfume
From Dior to GM, when we look at golf, sanitizer, and ventilators, the production changes necessitated by the coronavirus depends on the factory.
Coronavirus, a Baby Boom, and a Divorce Spike
Evidence from past natural disasters indicate that the coronavirus impact could relate to the birth rate and the divorce rate.
The Cash That We Stash During a Disaster
In the past, and now, when there is political and economic uncertainty, we’ve had global demand for U.S. $100 bills increase.