Theoretical and Applied Economics
No. 1 / 2025 (642), Spring
The lasting impact of COVID-19. How the pandemic reshaped human behaviour
B & Associates, Romania
Dumitru Alexandru BODISLAV
Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Alexandru Dan COȘOCARIU
Transportation Company Bucharest (STB), Romania
Ionuț Valeriu ANDREI
Romanian Lottery National Company (CNLR), Romania
Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on human behaviour, resulting in enduring effects on societal norms, economic structures, and psychological well-being. This investigation delves into the multifarious repercussions of the pandemic, with a particular emphasis on its enduring impacts on cognitive functioning, social dynamics, and mental health. We have identified critical behavioural patterns, including collective trauma, increased hypervigilance, and social withdrawal, that continue to influence the responses of individuals and communities, through an examination of empirical data and literature. The neurological implications of the "long COVID" phenomenon are examined in conjunction with the broader societal challenges of economic insecurity and disrupted social norms. Moreover, the paper examines the cultural and psychological obstacles that impede the resolution of mental health issues related to the pandemic and suggests practical strategies to promote recovery and resilience. These results emphasize the necessity of recognizing the interconnected psychological, social, and economic dimensions of post-pandemic recovery, and advocating for comprehensive policies and interventions to reduce long-term effects.
Contents
The impact of agro-food imports from Ukraine on the Romanian market: a post-conflict economic analysis
An empirical analysis of foreign trade concentration between Türkiye and Egypt (2005-2023)
The three-ways linkages between domestic investment, exports and economic growth: new evidence from Saudi Arabia
Local resilience in the context of digital transition: development policy perspectives from Romania and Moldova
Customs unions and trade spillovers: from bilateral agreements to multilateral impact
The impact of foreign direct investment on carbon emissions in China: a provincial panel data analysis
Quantitative insights into the impact of financial inclusion on economic growth: an econometric evaluation of Arab countries (2011-2022)
The relationship between external factors and economic growth: Differences between the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic from a Granger causality perspective
The lasting impact of COVID-19. How the pandemic reshaped human behaviour
Asymmetric effect of monetary policy on stock market performance in the ECOWAS zone: empirical evidence from the NARDL approach
The effect of inflation and fiscal decentralization on income inequality in Sumatra Island of Indonesia: a panel data
Exploring the relationship between the Put Call Ratio and Market Indices: a comparative analysis of S&P 500 and BET
Macro-economic determinants of financial inclusion: evidence from West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
Tax and macroeconomic framework. The case of Greece
Consumerism and capitalism: dynamic evolution, economic benefits, and ethical challenges
Business cycle synchronization of Tunisia and Euro Zone countries: a parametric and non-parametric analysis
Macro analysis of linkages between export, import and economic growth: evidence from the Indian economy
From lab to market: how governments and enterprises compose the future of innovation
Improving human development in West African countries: do cryptocurrencies matter?
Romanian knowledge and attitude on sustainability and sustainable clothing: exploring the reliability and validity of a measurement scale
Estimating Romania’s potential GDP: a production function and multivariate approach
Fiscal adjustment and economics growth in Senegal