Economics At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic the demand for face masks increased markedly around the globe resulting in retailers. In addition, the sales of hand sanitizers, personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning and fumigating, and similar products swelled across several international markets since the COVID-19 outbreak began in March 2020. According to data released by Grecques Consulting Pty, an international research firm based in the US, face mask sales grew by a year-on-year increase of 400% in April 2020. However, in December of 2020, the price of face masks retraced back to its pre- COVID-19 level. 1. With the aid of diagrams, critically evaluate changes in the market type for the face masks industry post the initial COVID-19 shock in March 2020. We will need diagrams for the above

Economics At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic the demand for face masks increased markedly around the globe resulting in retailers. In addition, the sales of hand sanitizers, personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning and fumigating, and similar products swelled across several international markets since the COVID-19 outbreak began in March 2020. According to data released by Grecques Consulting Pty, an international research firm based in the US, face mask sales grew by a year-on-year increase of 400% in April 2020. However, in December of 2020, the price of face masks retraced back to its pre- COVID-19 level. 1. With the aid of diagrams, critically evaluate changes in the market type for the face masks industry post the initial COVID-19 shock in March 2020. We will need diagrams for the above

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