Sergi Basco,Jordi Domenech,Joan R. Roses
Pandemics, Economics and Inequality: Lessons from the Spanish Flu
Pandemics, Economics and Inequality: Lessons from the Spanish Flu
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The Pivot book provides a framework for understanding the economic and potentially unequal effects of pandemics, focusing closely on the Spanish Flu. It offers an in-depth analysis of the different effects of the Spanish Flu on the economy from unequal mortality to wages, housing, and output, using data from Spain, an ideal country to perform this exercise. With the outbreak of Covid-19 increasing the need to learn about the economic effects of pandemics, this book will be of interest to academics and students of economic history, macroeconomics (economic crises), and economic development, as well as accessible for the general reader.
Format: Hardback
Length: 125 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
This comprehensive Pivot book delves into the intricate dynamics of pandemics, with a specific focus on the Spanish Flu. It offers a thorough examination of the diverse economic consequences that the Spanish Flu had on society, encompassing areas such as unequal mortality rates, wages, housing, and output. While a general review of the literature is provided, this book stands out for its unique approach of utilizing data from Spain, an ideal country for conducting such an analysis. Unlike other countries, Spain's mortality data remains unaffected by the First World War, providing a reliable and unbiased perspective. Additionally, Spain's development level was sufficiently advanced to yield robust data, although it exhibited significant regional variations, enabling a comparison between more and less developed regions. As the world grapples with the ongoing impact of Covid-19, there is an increasing urgency to understand the economic consequences of pandemics. This book, therefore, holds significant value for academics, students, and the general public, as it provides a comprehensive and data-driven perspective on the effects of the Spanish Flu, serving as a valuable reference point in the context of the current pandemic.
Weight: 322g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031056673
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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