By Dr Baljit Singh
From reflections to assertions: home and abroad
In COVID-19, many countries have reduced exports of agricultural products due to domestic demand for food. As the Chinese economy is affected by COVID-19, China imposes tariffs on goods imported from Australia, converting tariff income into income from Australia. Also, they can save money by stopping the import of beef from Australia. Since COVID-19 originated in China, the Chinese government suspects that it has obtained defective products from other countries that may cause the spread of the disease; this reaction is not uncommon.
Redistributions
Tariffs are a measure for redistributing income as progressive taxes to redistribute income in the country as regional stability is an essential part of the government’s responsibility. Australia will generate revenue by selling its products to China or other countries. Countries like India do not eat beef. Hence, the only states that can accept beef imports are those that eat beef. Australia should concentrate on finding new commodities for export.
Recovery
The dollar’s appreciation can compensate for the loss caused by the tariffs by exporting education to wealthy Chinese students who come to Australia from China to study. The government must not allow the spread of prejudice, believing that the Chinese are responsible for COVID-19; if we have contracted a disease, we must work on how to stop spreading it. Medicine and public health have only progressed this way, meeting current challenges by setting new guidelines.
Firms do not conduct business based on emotions
First, they make money, and then they do charity. It is the foundation of life and business. When the lockdown opens up, you will see companies make up for losses by setting higher prices because they need sustained profitability.
But there is another living world.
Mr. Ravish Kumar (2020) on his NDTV show India showed that the poor mother had no food and was unable to breastfeed her newborn baby. In a country like India, people walk to their destination without food. It is essential to look at food policy within the state and the nation.
Self-sufficiency
Although many developing countries are still significant exporters of agricultural products, each country should be self-sufficient. People in Australia also grow fruit and vegetables in their backyard. Food is an essential item; they have already on the path of curtailing on alcohol as they don’t need it. China’s decision not to import Australian wine is because they need resources to fulfil the people’s basic needs; all countries manage their resources internally. All countries have lost incomes from tourism because all countries want their people safe and not contracting the disease.
Lockdowns and income
COVID-19 is reorganising everything to readjust the economy. During the COVID-19 lockdown, many people find it beneficial to work from home because it saves them travel time and travel costs (gas, tickets, and parking) and other hassles (preliminary work). When we get a full salary, working from home brings them considerable benefits. For example, people who can work from home, take online courses, or do administrative work will find that working from home is convenient.
Farming cannot be done at home.
If the supermarket closes, people may starve to death. So are farmers essential to us? What about supermarkets? Correspondingly, in education, you may not need many teachers because few teachers can provide online learning for millions of students worldwide. The university and her lecture hall were empty-new arrangements for the new era-and the university’s recruitment process stopped; the COVID-19 plagued her.
Gainers and losers
The blockade has brought huge short-term gains to some people. But those who lost their jobs with good salaries became the losers. After the lockdown, the company may increase the price of its products, but because of the lack of affordability, people with marginal income will have financial pressure. If the blockade lasts longer, how will we overcome poverty and unemployment?
We must be vaccinated against COVID-19, but this is your choice.
But giving an option has a hidden meaning. Offering options means that if some people are infected with the coronavirus, they will be locked down again when new cases appear. Hence, it is essential to get a vaccination.
What if we get sick after being vaccinated?
The answer is ? when we learn to drive, we drive the car carefully. However, when we obtain a license, we may start to violate traffic rules. Correspondingly, after vaccination, we still need to maintain social distancing, including wearing masks to protect ourselves. We don’t know the person who we come across might give us a virus. Just as you get a cold and flu vaccine, you still need to avoid catching a cold and flu from another person, so you have to keep your distance. You can see a pattern where new cases appear after the lock is opened.
Delays in vaccination
A developing country like India has a large population base, and people work in unorganised sectors. Taxes on high and middle incomes to generate income to pay to companies should be a good move for vaccine production. It is about managing the resources in the country. Companies that make vaccinations must have sufficient resources. In the meantime, until all persons in India get vaccinated, we shall use preventative measures not to let spread the disease.
Internal management
All countries must manage the economy internally and restore balance by adjusting employment and income ceilings because other countries have nothing to do with internal policies to eliminate household poverty.
Unless we are born with a feeling, we will not feel it
Seeing her shoes; I understood family poverty
– Dr Baljit Singh
Essential understandings
You cannot afford the coronavirus or have no income because you are the only person taking care of your family, so you must go to work. If you’re healthy and have resources, you can support your family. COVID-19 undoubtedly exposes the economy and society to new challenges, testing time and patterns; confirming the past, present, and future; including obedience, emotion, and caring for people living in poverty, isolation, and poor health. Public health is essential – the body needs an all-time functioning intake of food, body needs the blood.
About the author: Dr Baljit Singh received his PhD in Economics from La Trobe University in Melbourne. The title of his thesis is Socio-economic Development and Fertility: A Case Study in India. His experience includes teaching and research in public health. His interests further extend to global health, health promotion, and health systems and economics. His other books are:
-A Walk without Food (2021) Xlibris, Sydney, Australia
-The Manifestations of Being (2020) Xlibris, Sydney, Australia
-Topics in Population and Health (2019) Xlibris, Sydney, Australia
