Livio Di Matteo's "Global Storm: The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Responses around the World" examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health, mortality rates, economies, and government budgets. The pandemic has been a global event, affecting countries worldwide. The author estimates the determinants and impacts of COVID-19 using regression analysis. The results show that government response stringency is positively related to economic growth and negatively related to mortality rates. The study also found that the pandemic has had a significant impact on government budgets, with some countries experiencing a decrease in revenue and an increase in spending. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the responses of governments around the world.
