Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has ended the longest business expansion on record and, unlike prior business cycles, the Washington region’s economy is not disproportionately insulated from its effects and will mirror the trajectory of the U.S. This research is ongoing and materials will be posted on this page. Monthly reports on the Washington region’s economy are also analyzed in the Economy Watch.

The Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic in the Washington Region (Forecast as of March 30, 2020)
Presentation for the Greater Washington Board of Trade, April 8, 2020

The Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic in the Washington Region (Forecast as of March 30, 2020)
Summary for the The Board of Visitors of George Mason University, April 2, 2020

The Pandemic’s Economic Impact on the Washington Region (Forecast as of March 30, 2020)
Presentation for the Virginia Chamber, Northern Virginia Chamber and Fairfax Economic Development Authority, April 2, 2020

The Effect of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Washington Region’s Economy (Forecast as of March 18, 2020)
March 18, 2020 (View on the blog)