Research summary
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, government and central banks all over the world unleashed unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus, upsetting labour markets and asset valuations. The disruption of traditional ways of doing business brought renewed emphasis to the need for global supply chain sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
As Canada Research Chair in International Finance and Competitiveness, Dr. Mohammad Rahaman is examining how external economic shocks, such as the pandemic, can influence the private debt contracting environment and corporate social responsibility. He and his research team are also examining how unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus can affect corporate innovation, investment in corporate social responsibility, and competitiveness. Finally, they are exploring how global supply chain disruptions and talk of de-globalization may reshape the allocation of capital, labour and cross-country competitiveness. Ultimately, their work will improve our understanding of the impact of economic shocks and resulting economic policies on businesses.