Impacts of Covid-19 to Economic Sectors
Using online research that has been published already, respond to the following questions in 800 to 1200 words:
- Describe the three sectors of the economy. Explain each of them. How has COVID-19 impacted the three sectors of the economy?
- List any two functions of work and the economy as emphasized by functionalism. What would be a functionalist argument to “fix” issues of work and the economy in the wake of COVID-19?
- Summarize conflict theory’s critique of work and the economy. What would be a conflict theory argument to “fix” issues of work and the economy in the wake of COVID-19?
- Explain the overall approach of symbolic interactionism to understanding work and the economy. How has COVID-19 affected you and your work (and/or that of your family/loved ones on the “micro” level)?
- Outline recent trends in jobs and wages and interpret these trends in the wake of COVID-19.
- Summarize your perspective on problems associated with increasing economic inequality. How is this being impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic?
NB: Cite the relevant texts, journals, and internet articles.