Slow revival, high vulnerability predicted for post-vaccine economy: Central bank
Taiwan News
Date: 2020/12/21
By: Ching-Tse Cheng, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
Japan’s economy greatly affected by coronavirus pandemic. (AP photo)
In its latest report, the central bank pointed out that although the distribution of coronavirus vaccines will certainly give the global economy a shot in the arm, governments worldwide still have major challenges to overcome. It said four risk factors — pandemic resurgence, high economic vulnerability, the debt burden on governments, and the U.S.-China trade war — will determine how fast the world's economy can bounce back and return to its pre-pandemic level.
Even with COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out, the central bank said there remains a possibility of pandemic resurgence. It said the service industry, which has been the hardest-hit sector during the pandemic, will likely not see huge improvements in a short period of time.
The central bank also noted the high vulnerability in the current economy. It said most countries will undergo a K-shaped recovery, which could widen pre-existing divisions and disparities in wealth between classes and industries. [FULL STORY]
