subject: microeconomics

can you please answer the following questions one by one

1. Using the material in the course provide a brief outline of the economic effects of COVID-19. (five points, may be in bullet form)

2. Naturalist Economist Question -

Pick ANY ONE of the following five topics and a brief answer in full sentences and paragraphs. Aim for 5 points or ideas.

1. Why do companies hiring someone value so highly 'elite' education credentials (e.g. a Harvard University MBA), when these companies would acknowledge that the elite university's educational content is not substantially different that than a similar degree from a 'good' university?
2. Why do far fewer children complete secondary school (high school) which is typically free in poor countries than in rich countries? (Also true in poor areas of cities...)
3. Why are whales in danger of extinction, but not chickens?
4. Why is it legal to drive while eating a burger but not while talking on a mobile phone?
5. Why are newspapers, but not soft drinks, sold in vending machines that allow customers to take more units than they paid for?

3. Bonus Question (1 Mark)- What was the most interesting thing you learned in this course?