The economic implications of government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic

In responding to the health crisis posed by COVID-19 the Singapore's government have responded by imposing measures that includeborder restrictions and lock-downs.Also it is recognised that central to adapting to learn to live with the virus vaccination will play a crucial role. In this section address the economic implications stemming from the governments response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically address each of the dot points provided below:

• Discuss how efforts to mitigate health risks and contain the spread of the virus have impacted:
• the Singaporean economy in general;
• the Services producing industries compared to the Goods producing industries (refer to the national accounts if you are not sure which specific industrial sectors are included in each of these categories)
• Based on your analysis from both the first assignment and the present one, outline the costs and benefits associated with the government support and stimulus measures provided during the pandemic which have aimed to mitigate the negative economic impacts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Section 3:International comparison and benchmarking

COVID-19 has impacted the world. During the pandemic we have witnessed countries responding in different ways to deal with both the health and economic crisis it has caused. International organisations like the IMF and OECD have compared policy responses from different countries that focus upon aspects related to dealing with the economic impacts stemming from COVID-19. In this section answer the report by offering some international comparison and specifically address the dot points provided below:

• How does Singapore's response to the pandemic compare to other nations and what economic implications stem from this? Support your answer by drawing upon evidence from 2 other countries (of your choice) to highlight areas of similarly and difference and comment on what you believe is an effective approach from government to support both short term recovery and long term economic prosperity.
• Discuss why international efforts around the world at combating COVID-19 at a global level is in Singapore's (and other nations) nation interest as well. In your answer focus upon the importance of openness within the global economy. In your response provide relevant examples or evidence to support your answer.
• Conclude your report by outlining how the need by government to balance both health and economic outcomes in the case of COVID-19 links to broader philosophical debates about the role of government.