Expectations and behavior of firms in response to the Covid-19 pandemic

In March 2020, the German government implemented measures in response to the COVID19 pandemic that effectively led to a shutdown of a significant share of the economy. We study how firms adjusted to the ensuing crisis along different margins, including decisions on employment and investments, and which factors can explain the heterogeneity in these adjustments. … Continue reading Expectations and behavior of firms in response to the Covid-19 pandemic