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China Economic Review by Obed Adjei is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This paper examines the impact of COVID-19 on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in China through two waves of phone surveys. The initial outbreak took a heavy toll, with 80% of SMEs temporarily closing. After restrictions eased, most had reopened but were running at partial capacity due to low demand. Around 19% of incorporated enterprises and 25% of self-employed businesses had permanently closed between surveys. The study contributes to understanding COVID-19

Author

Obed Adjei

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EN