Week 5 Economics of 2020 Changes

Let’s discuss changes, opportunities, and losses in terms of the physical and economic world we’re used to locally. Examples:

How will the work force change? Lost jobs? New jobs?

How will travel change? local? national? international?

Will the age demographics change? graduates leaving? retirees staying?

Are new companies moving in? Is the “work at home” model good for local jobs?

How does the epidemic affect local medical services going forward? Are disability trainers available?

How will state and federal fund changes affect schools? roads? safety services?

Is there a post-pandemic recovery plan? next time?

How will college education changes affect the local economy?

What other events, e.g. the 2014 Northern Arizona Outage, over-take the local economy? How will climate change affect economy and safety?
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What is the local pandemic response model? individual choice? facility lockdown? national advice du jour?

Will the 92% white majority continue, and maintain the economy? Is this a strength or weakness?

What aspects of community culture are going, going,…gone? What changes open new opportunities?

What are our best local and regional news sources tracking the 2020 changes?

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What would you advise a 30-year-old to adjust to 2020 changes? careers? finances? health? location? family? education?

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