%0 Journal Article
%T COVID-19 Control Measure and Economic Growth Resilience in Central Africa: Does Corruption Matter?
%A Ongo Nkoa Bruno Emmanuel
%A Ngono Aristide Merlin
%J Voice of the Publisher
%P 1-20
%@ 2380-7598
%D 2024
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/vp.2024.101001
%X This study assesses the effects of COVID-19 control measures on the resilience of economic growth. We applied the ordinary least squares method on a sample of 11 Central African countries with daily data from 2020 to 2021. According to the results, measures to combat COVID-19 (income support, fiscal debt relief, closure of schools and workplaces, cancellation of public events, quarantine, handwashing and lockdown) decrease the ability of economic growth to withstand the COVID-19 shock and to return to equilibrium after the shock. Furthermore, the results of the mediation analysis show that the effects of COVID-19 control measures (income support and debt relief) on the resilience of economic growth is mediated by corruption. From a policy perspective, we suggest strengthening political, economic and health institutions to combat future shocks.
%K Central Africa
%K Corruption
%K Resilience
%K Economic Growth
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=130600