That said, we must continually ask whether the actions taken are ideal considering their harm to the economy. One sector that tells the impact of a lockdown is the micro-lending sector. Measures that seek to manage the pandemic must deliberately seek to keep as much of the economy open as possible. Secondly, and related to the first, there must be a clear rationale for the actions taken. Isn’t it easier on the economy to keep restaurants open, but create effective monitoring mechanisms with clear penalties including closure for breach?

Source: Standard Digital April 02, 2021 18:11 UTC