Economics
Mark C. Schug, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee and President of Mark Schug Consulting. Professor Schug earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and taught for over 36 years. His primary focus is on economics and financial education. He has written and edited over 230 publications, including over 125 articles in several national journals and over 25 books and monographs as author or co-author. Most recently, he served as co-editor of “Teaching Economics in Troubled Times,” published by Routledge Press, and as co-author of the national award-winning book, “Economic Episodes in American History” (with William C. Wood), published by Wohl Publishing. Professor Schug has spoken to local, state and national groups throughout the United States and abroad. He has received four national awards for leadership, curriculum writing, service and research in economic education.
The Economics of the Coronavirus: Is It Different This Time? (Recording)
The coronavirus dominates the news. The coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and has now been detected in 60 locations internationally, including cases in the United States.
Much of China’s economy has been idled. Supply chains are frozen. Other countries are implementing quarantines and travel restrictions. The travel industry and tourism are taking a big hit. The markets have lost thousands of points, returning asset prices to their October levels.
What can we learn about the economic impacts from similar outbreaks in the past? What was the economic impact of SARS? What the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918? Is it different this time?
What tools from economics can we use to understand the economic impact of the coronavirus?
GDP is our primary measure of our economic health. How exactly will the coronavirus pandemic affect US and world GDP? Monetary policy is now being used to soften economic shocks. Will it work?
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # S1M5V — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Sunday, August 30 2020 |
| Time: | 9 - 9:30 AM |
| Fee: | $25 / member; $30 / non-member |
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