Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Literature Review

Authors

  • Jonas Maia Ferreira Faculdade Estácio
  • Maria do Rosario Freitas Feitosa Feitosa Faculdade Estácio

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36557/2009-3578.2024v10n1p04-11

Keywords:

COVID-19, economy, unemployment, public policies, recession.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has generated an unprecedented global health crisis, the effects of which have gone beyond the field of public health and have had profound economic consequences. This article presents a literature review on the main economic impacts of the pandemic, considering different countries, productive sectors and social groups. Studies published between 2020 and 2023 in the main scientific databases were analyzed. The results point to a generalized drop in GDP, an increase in unemployment, a contraction in international trade and a worsening of socioeconomic inequalities. The discussion highlights the need for integrated public policies to mitigate the effects of the crisis and strengthen economic resilience. It is concluded that the pandemic has exposed structural weaknesses in the global economy, requiring new approaches for sustainable economic recovery.

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Published

2025-05-13

How to Cite

Ferreira, J. M., & Feitosa, M. do R. F. F. (2025). Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Literature Review. INTERFERENCE: A JOURNAL OF AUDIO CULTURE, 10(1), 04–11. https://doi.org/10.36557/2009-3578.2024v10n1p04-11

Issue

Section

Literature Review