Long COVID - October 2021 - East Asia and Pacific Economic Update

Jul 19, 2026

Long COVID is addressed through an East Asia and Pacific macroeconomic lens in the October 2021 World Bank update. The publication outlines what is happening to the regional economy, key drivers of economic performance, and the near-term risks shaping recovery. It also analyzes longer-term economic risks alongside firm, technology, and household dynamics, including inequality, and sets out policy priorities for equitable growth, supported by references and appendix tables.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages50

Reading Time2 h 6 min

Executive Summary

Long COVID

Part I. Recent Developments

Part II. Growth and Inequality

Appendix Tables

References

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FAQs

What economic areas are covered in the Long COVID update?

The update covers recent developments and longer-term growth and inequality, including firm and technology dynamics and household impacts.

What topics explain economic performance and near-term risks?

It outlines what is happening to the economy, what explains economic performance, and what near-term economic risks affect recovery.

Which policy priorities are emphasized for recovery and equitable growth?

The publication identifies policy priorities for recovery and policies for equitable growth, addressing how to reduce inequality and support longer-term recovery.

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