Question

What has been an effect of the AIDS pandemic?

-Economic growth has skyrocketed in countries affected by AIDS.
-There has been a mass migration of AIDS victims to Europe.
-There has been a decline in economic productivity in countries affected by AIDS.
-There has been a decreased interest in vaccine research.

Answer 1

There has been a decline in economic productivity in countries affected by AIDS.

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Answer 2

An effect of the AIDS pandemic is: There has been a decline in economic productivity in countries affected by AIDS.

Economic Effects of countries affected by AIDS
1) reduce labour supply - AIDS afflicted individuals were not able to work
2) reduce labour productivity - People with AIDS have more sick days than those without, affecting their job productivity
3) reduce exports and increased imports - lower domestic productivity due to the reduction of labour supply and productivity reduces the exports. Increase in number of people with AIDS will increase imports wherein items imported are healthcare goods.