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An Early Assessment of the Impact of Covid-19 in Malawi

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  • Chadza, William
  • Burke, William J.
  • Nyondo, Christone
  • Khonje, Makaiko
  • Munthali, Maggie
  • Nyirenda, Zephania
  • Muyanga, Milu
  • Jayne, T.S.

Abstract

• Closely monitoring food prices could be an early warning system for economic impacts. • Food price spikes could have several causes related to COVID-19, so the drivers will need to be investigated to find the best way to minimize negative impacts on welfare. • Social safety nets for those suffering from spread mitigation measures could improve compliance. • All facets of agricultural value chains are affected. However, the impacts on transportation, especially for inputs, could be the most detrimental to the economy if the pandemic persists. • The most effective economic strategy will likely be containing the spread of the disease. • Current monitoring may not be capturing the true scope of the spread and impact of COVID-19.

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  • Chadza, William & Burke, William J. & Nyondo, Christone & Khonje, Makaiko & Munthali, Maggie & Nyirenda, Zephania & Muyanga, Milu & Jayne, T.S., "undated". "An Early Assessment of the Impact of Covid-19 in Malawi," Policy Briefs 329212, Purdue University, Department of Agricultural Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:maappb:329212
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.329212
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