EXPLORING THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF COVID-19 IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH THE SEISMOGRAPH
Contributions to Economic Analysis
; 296:85-93, 2022.
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in English
| Scopus | ID: covidwho-1874132
ABSTRACT
Seismometers continuously record a wide range of ground movements not caused by earthquake activity, but rather generated by human activities such as traffic, industrial machinery functioning and industrial processes. In this Chapter we exploit seismic data to predict variations in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for a set of States in the USA over the period from 2016 to 2021. We measure the noise generated at specific frequencies that are linked to human activity and use it as an indicator of economic activity. We show a remarkable reduction in seismic noise due to a slowdown in traffic and economic activities during the Corona economic crisis. Our results point at seismic data as a valuable source of information that can be used for monitoring regional and national economies. © 2022 by Emerald Publishing Limited.
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Contributions to Economic Analysis
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2022
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