How COVID-19 Changes the Economics of Health Care
David Cutler
Abstract
Eighteen months after SARS-CoV-2 arrived in the US, the coronavirus continues to affect every aspect of society. The health effects of the pandemic have been enormous-and unfortunately, the economic implications have been as well. Overall employment is still 7.6 million workers short of prepandemic forecasts, and economic output remains below the expected trend.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)PandemicHealth carePsychologyVirologyMedicineEconomicsEconomic growthOutbreakInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsHealthcare cost, quality, practicesHealthcare Policy and Management