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The Coronavirus Pandemic’s Economic Impact

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Introduction

In March of 2020, the United States was hit with a global pandemic caused by the coronavirus. The coronavirus pandemic ushered in quarantines, mask mandates, product shortages, business closures, and businesses scrambling to figure out new ways to keep their doors open. The economic impact of this can be seen in the U.S. Census Bureau’s economic surveys.

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