This blog is part of a series relating to the economic impacts of the COVID-19, novel coronavirus outbreak of 2020. While the full effect of coronavirus on the economic and physical wellbeing of the global population is yet to be fully realised, many are bracing for another area of impact as the pandemic continues to … Continue reading Economic Cost of CoVID-19 on Mental Health
School Closures: Not So Open and Shut
This blog is part of a series relating to the economic impacts of the COVID-19, novel coronavirus outbreak of 2020. Despite the frequent unveiling of new measures to slow the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has continued to keep Australian schools open during the pandemic. This decision, at odds with other mandatory social … Continue reading School Closures: Not So Open and Shut
New Government Regulations Announced following Large Crowds at Bondi
This blog is part of a series relating to the economic impacts of the COVID-19, novel coronavirus outbreak of 2020. The Australian Government announced late Sunday evening a significant crackdown on public gatherings in response to COVID-19, seeing the closure of many indoor spaces, including clubs, pubs, gyms, cinemas and religious venues, from midday Monday. … Continue reading New Government Regulations Announced following Large Crowds at Bondi
Economic Impacts of Coronavirus on the Employment of Younger People
This blog is part of a series relating to the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19, novel coronavirus pandemic of 2020. Australia is bracing for further economic collapse as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the nation. Michaelia Cash, Minister for Employment, warned of a possible increase in unemployment as more and more businesses begin closing … Continue reading Economic Impacts of Coronavirus on the Employment of Younger People
Find employment? – Insight from a recent economics and finance graduate
This blog is part of a series relating to the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19,novel coronavirus outbreak of 2020. This is a blog written by a student who chooses to remain anonymous. Since mid-November 2019, I have been seeking employment in the finance and/or economics industry. However, there have been a multitude of … Continue reading Find employment? – Insight from a recent economics and finance graduate
Younger People & Coronavirus: Fact, Fiction and Folly
This blog is part of a series relating to the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19, novel coronavirus outbreak of 2020. A common misconception about the novel coronavirus is that it only affects older generations. Some have even gone so far as to nickname it the “boomer remover”. But as recorded cases of COVID-19 … Continue reading Younger People & Coronavirus: Fact, Fiction and Folly
Essential or Non-Essential? That is the question
This blog is part of a series relating to the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19, novel coronavirus outbreak of 2020. With the increasing spread of COVID-19, new containment measures are being enacted every day by both local and foreign governments. Throughout these evolving conditions, one question continues to come up in discussions of … Continue reading Essential or Non-Essential? That is the question
Response Measures to COVID-19 by State, Territory & Federal Governments
This blog is part of a series relating to the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19, novel coronavirus outbreak of 2020. Following announcements of both a $2.4 billion Coronavirus Health Support Package as well as a $17.6 billion economic stimulus package, the Federal Government has implemented new travel restrictions and isolation measures for anyone … Continue reading Response Measures to COVID-19 by State, Territory & Federal Governments
To Open Early or Not – The Economic Question
This blog is part of a series relating to the economic impacts of the COVID-19, novel coronavirus outbreak of 2020. On Sunday night, 15th of March, IGA Pier St in Altona, Victoria, an independent grocer, declared that they will open every weekday from 6am to 7am, and on Saturday from 7am to 8am and Sunday … Continue reading To Open Early or Not – The Economic Question
Economics of Faith – Practices around COVID-19
This blog is part of a series relating to the economic impacts of the COVID-19, novel coronavirus outbreak of 2020. Belief and faith are very much part of our culture and also our economy. Many Christians today are observing fasting in preparation for Easter. Easter is a period when sales of everything chocolate, yellow, bird … Continue reading Economics of Faith – Practices around COVID-19
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