The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on International Investment

THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on International Investment
The COVID-19 virus, a global pandemic, has affected over 150 countries worldwide. Besides causing massive deaths, the virus is also expected to disrupt normal economic activities around the world and thus upend the global economy and investment. The whole world, therefore, will experience various COVID-19 pandemic economic effects on investment not only in the near term but in the longer term too.
One of the impacts The COVID-19 is likely to have on global investment is massive uncertainty in international capital flows. Foreign investors are grappling with an unfamiliar situation currently. The post-corona virus market is uncertain. The prevailing situation will compel companies whose valuations have been wiped off in trillions to safeguard themselves by putting temporary barriers on their investment as protective measures. With businesses’ massive value losses, key industries meant to serve citizens are likely to offer forei...