Question

what is economies of survival​

Answer 1

Explanation:

While there may be differences over how stringent the lockdown should be, there is some consensus that without it, widespread community transmission takes place, leading to an overwhelmed medical system and a large number of people dying.

It is said that the peak of the spread (apex) should be below the capacity of the medical system of the country and for this, a lockdown is essential. But a lockdown means that economic activity largely stops and large numbers of workers get laid off and lose their incomes. Since they also have little savings, they cannot even get the basics and sustain their families.

Answer 2

Explanation:

It is now broadly accepted that to tackle a pandemic, a lockdown of an entire country is needed.

While there may be differences over how stringent the lockdown should be, there is some consensus that without it, widespread community transmission takes place, leading to an overwhelmed medical system and a large number of people dying.

It is said that the peak of the spread (apex) should be below the capacity of the medical system of the country and for this, a lockdown is essential. But a lockdown means that economic activity largely stops and large numbers of workers get laid off and lose their incomes. Since they also have little savings, they cannot even get the basics and sustain their families.