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The economic impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak was triggered in December 2019 in the city of Wuhan, which
is in the Hubei province of China. The virus continues to spread across the world.
Although the epicentre of the outbreak was initially China, with reported cases either
in China or in travellers from the country, cases now are being reported in many other
countries. While some countries have been able to effectively treat reported cases, it
is uncertain where and when new cases will emerge. Amidst the significant public
health risk COVID-19 poses to the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has
declared a public health emergency of international concern to coordinate international
responses to the disease. It is, however, currently debated whether COVID-19 could
potentially escalate to a global pandemic.
In a strongly connected and integrated world, the impacts of the disease beyond
mortality (those who die) and morbidity (those who are unable to work for a period of
time) has become apparent since the outbreak. Amidst the slowing down of the Chinese
economy with interruptions to production, the functioning of global supply chains has
been disrupted. Companies across the world, irrespective of size, that are dependent
upon inputs from China have started experiencing contractions in production. Transport
being limited and even restricted among countries has further slowed global economic
activities. Most importantly, some panic among consumers and firms has distorted
usual consumption patterns and created market anomalies. Global financial markets
have also been responsive to the changes and global stock indices have plunged.
is in the Hubei province of China. The virus continues to spread across the world.
Although the epicentre of the outbreak was initially China, with reported cases either
in China or in travellers from the country, cases now are being reported in many other
countries. While some countries have been able to effectively treat reported cases, it
is uncertain where and when new cases will emerge. Amidst the significant public
health risk COVID-19 poses to the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has
declared a public health emergency of international concern to coordinate international
responses to the disease. It is, however, currently debated whether COVID-19 could
potentially escalate to a global pandemic.
In a strongly connected and integrated world, the impacts of the disease beyond
mortality (those who die) and morbidity (those who are unable to work for a period of
time) has become apparent since the outbreak. Amidst the slowing down of the Chinese
economy with interruptions to production, the functioning of global supply chains has
been disrupted. Companies across the world, irrespective of size, that are dependent
upon inputs from China have started experiencing contractions in production. Transport
being limited and even restricted among countries has further slowed global economic
activities. Most importantly, some panic among consumers and firms has distorted
usual consumption patterns and created market anomalies. Global financial markets
have also been responsive to the changes and global stock indices have plunged.
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Investment management
Corporate finance is the division of finance that deals with how corporations deal with funding sources, capital structuring, and investment decisions. Corporate finance is primarily concerned with maximizing shareholder value through long and short-term financial planning and the implementation of various strategies
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Factors for good health
Regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate rest all contribute to good health. People receive medical treatment to maintain the balance, when necessary. Physical well-being involves pursuing a healthful lifestyle to decrease the risk of disease.
Good health depends on a wide range of factors.
Genetic factors
A person is born with a variety of genes. In some people, an unusual genetic pattern or change can lead to a less-than-optimum level of health. People may inherit genes from their parents that increase their risk for certain health conditions.
Environmental factors
Environmental factors play a role in health. Sometimes, the environment alone is enough to impact health. Other times, an environmental trigger can cause illness in a person who has an increased genetic risk of a particular disease.
Access to healthcare plays a role, but the WHO suggests that the following factors may have a more significant impact on health than this:
where a person lives
the state of the surrounding environment
genetics
their income
their level of education
employment status
It is possible to categorize these as follows:
The social and economic environment: This may include the financial status of a family or community, as well as the social culture and quality of relationships.
The physical environment: This includes which germs exist in an area, as well as pollution levels.
A person’s characteristics and behaviors: A person’s genetic makeup and lifestyle choices can affect their overall health.
Good health depends on a wide range of factors.
Genetic factors
A person is born with a variety of genes. In some people, an unusual genetic pattern or change can lead to a less-than-optimum level of health. People may inherit genes from their parents that increase their risk for certain health conditions.
Environmental factors
Environmental factors play a role in health. Sometimes, the environment alone is enough to impact health. Other times, an environmental trigger can cause illness in a person who has an increased genetic risk of a particular disease.
Access to healthcare plays a role, but the WHO suggests that the following factors may have a more significant impact on health than this:
where a person lives
the state of the surrounding environment
genetics
their income
their level of education
employment status
It is possible to categorize these as follows:
The social and economic environment: This may include the financial status of a family or community, as well as the social culture and quality of relationships.
The physical environment: This includes which germs exist in an area, as well as pollution levels.
A person’s characteristics and behaviors: A person’s genetic makeup and lifestyle choices can affect their overall health.
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Finance
Corporate finance is the division of finance that deals with how corporations deal with funding sources, capital structuring, and investment decisions. Corporate finance is primarily concerned with maximizing shareholder value through long and short-term financial planning and the implementation of various strategies.
Authored by: Divya Sawant
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Artificial intelligence: Artificial intelligence includes computers that play chess and self-driving cars. Each of these machines must weigh the consequences of any action they take, as each action will impact the end result. In chess, the end result is winning the game. For self-driving cars: the computer system must account for all external data and compute it to act in a way that prevents a collision.
Artificial intelligence also has applications in the financial industry, where it is used to detect and flag activity in banking and finance such as unusual debit card usage and large account deposits—all of which help a bank's fraud department.
Artificial intelligence also has applications in the financial industry, where it is used to detect and flag activity in banking and finance such as unusual debit card usage and large account deposits—all of which help a bank's fraud department.
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The number one benefit of living in an apartment is the financial aspect of renting. Rent is generally cheaper than a mortgage. In addition to an overall lower monthly payment, other financial components such as upkeep and utilities are generally lower because of the smaller space and the overall responsibility of a landlord/owner versus a tenant.
As discussed in the financial benefits, maintenance expenses are generally lower due to responsibility generally falling on landlord/owner. Not only is the lack of maintenance worries a financial blessing, but it’s also a check off the “Things to Do” list. When it snows, no need to shovel, when the lawn looks a little rugged, it’s not your concern – Ovation Las Vegas Apartments will take care of that. The peace of mind associated with the mental freedom of renting is priceless.
As discussed in the financial benefits, maintenance expenses are generally lower due to responsibility generally falling on landlord/owner. Not only is the lack of maintenance worries a financial blessing, but it’s also a check off the “Things to Do” list. When it snows, no need to shovel, when the lawn looks a little rugged, it’s not your concern – Ovation Las Vegas Apartments will take care of that. The peace of mind associated with the mental freedom of renting is priceless.
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