The COVID-19 pandemic has and continues to cause enormous loss of life around the world. By adopting a suppression strategy, along with a combination of public health and economic measures, Australia has avoided large scale deaths to the scale experienced in other countries and regions.
Although we may be on the path from pandemic to endemic, the future of COVID-19 remains uncertain, and policy must be developed in light of that uncertainty. The choices fall between a well-thought out pathway and a disorganised ‘let it rip’ mentality – the results of which could amount to many more lives lost.
In the third instalment of our Economic Thought Leadership Series, our panel of experts will provide their insights on how the path to endemicity might look like from an economic viewpoint. They will explore issues such as:
- the role for monetary and fiscal policy in the recovery;
- improving the migration system as borders re-open; and
- unlocking the economic and social benefits of hybrid work.
This UQ Economics Thought Leadership event aims to inspire, influence and promote innovative ideas and insights. We are looking forward to you being part of this important conversation. Visit the website for more information.
