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COVID-19 brings economic uncertainty, cautious optimism for recovery

Apr 16, 2020

Business shutdowns, reduced services, and daily announcements of more money allocated towards the issue have many concerned about the economic impacts of COVID-19. Despite this, Beedie School of Business professor Andrey Pavlov maintains cautious optimism. “I think the long-term picture is good,” says Pavlov. “We have fantastic technological advancements that were generating very high rates of growth before the virus, and there is no reason to believe this will change.” Businesses beginning to move towards […]

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How the business world is changing due to COVID-19

Apr 9, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is not only a health crisis but it has also impacted the global economy, resulting in mass layoffs, panic-buying, and increased online shopping. Companies that are able to adjust to these changes will keep their employees working and contribute to the fight against COVID-19, says Simon Fraser University professor Rajiv Kozhikode. Kozhikode, an associate professor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business, says businesses that step up their social commitment now will benefit […]

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