Brookings Papers on Economic Activity
March 26, 2025
Abstract
The business cycle associated with the COVID pandemic was unique, according to a paper discussed at the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity (BPEA) conference on March 28. It was by far the deepest and shortest recession since World War II and was followed by several quarters of rapid recovery.
Citation
Stock, James H., and Mark W. Watson. "Recovering from COVID." Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, March 26, 2025.