What we learnt about the COVID economy

In spring 2020, many countries imposed radical, urgent actions including lockdowns to protect their citizens’ health – but there was also a need to protect people from the worst of the ensuing economic storm. Academics at the LSE’s Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) responded with analysis and evidence-based policy recommendations. Helen Ward reports on 12 things we learnt about the economy during COVID, and how it can recover from the pandemic shock.