Research on Pandemics: Lessons from an Economics and Finance Perspective

The book explores how pandemics impact the economic and financial ecosystem of emerging and advanced economies, drawing on policy lessons from previous pandemics to expand knowledge and set the foundation for future research. It is a valuable resource for scholars, policy makers, and entrepreneurs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The unprecedented pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has plunged the world into a state of profound uncertainty. In response, a range of fiscal stimulation measures, interest rate cuts, global supply-chain redeployment, pandemic bonds, and circuit breakers have been implemented. However, the question remains: how can finance and economic research contribute to the global effort to combat this crisis?

This book delves into this emerging field of research, seeking to understand the multifaceted impact of pandemics on the economic and financial systems of both emerging and advanced economies. By drawing on policy lessons from past pandemics, the book presents and discusses valuable insights.

Through the compilation of research on political economy, geopolitical issues, behavioral finance, international institutional responses, and the medical and health consequences of pandemics, the chapters in this edited volume expand our understanding of the social and economic ramifications of the pandemic. They also lay the foundation for future research in this critical area.

This book is of immense value to scholars, policy makers, and entrepreneurs across the globe, serving as a comprehensive archive of research on pandemics. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Emerging Markets Finance and Trade.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032103020