In this live webinar series, we take a look at how COVID-19 is affecting all facets of business and how we can emerge stronger from the perspectives of world-renowned economists to industry insiders.
 

Andrew Delios Professor Strategy & Policy

Individual Agency & Change during COVID-19 Monday, 8 June 2020, 1.00pm   The COVID-19 crisis has created much debate about change – changes in our organizations, our educational systems, in international trade and investment, and how we perceive our respective societies. There has been change in the short-term, but will the long-term forecast be realized? This webinar addresses these four change areas from critical and individual agency-related perspectives – with an emphasis on the role that people (i.e., you!) play in fostering long-term change.

Qian Wenlan Associate Professor & Dean’s Chair Finance

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Consumer Spending Wednesday, 10 June 2020, 1.00pm   Around the world, restrictions are gradually being lifted and citizens are re-emerging in their day-to-day routines. While there will be a resurgence on consumption, the road to recovery is long. This session will share insights from new research that studies consumption in China during the lockdown between late January to March 2020, including spending categories that saw the greatest dips and how an effective public health intervention can play a crucial role in reinvigorating the economy.

Zhang Weina Senior Lecturer Finance

The Challenges and Opportunities for Corporate Social Responsibility in a Time of Crisis Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 1.00pm   COVID-19 has hit many countries hard. Not only are firms facing a drastic reduction in demand, many without a digital presence are being forced to close due to various measures imposed by governments to limit physical interaction. Instead of waiting for government subsidies to compensate for lost business opportunities, many firms have stepped up activities that reflect their corporate social responsibility (CSR) instead. Will this new trend become the new norm? We will discuss the pros and cons of CSR in a fast changing economic landscape.

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