We are now in uncharted economic territory thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions and millions of Americans are out of work. Major businesses and industries are shut down. Will we recover quickly? What’s in store for the future of local, statewide, U.S. and world economies? As part of our ongoing coverage of COVID-19, with our friends at Florida Blue Medicare, Growing Bolder checks in Dr. Sean Snaith, director of University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting and an award-winning and nationally recognized economist. He shares his insights to help us all navigate through this challenging time.

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This story is part of a new series launched by Growing Bolder and Florida Blue Medicare, Stay Informed. Stay Connected. Learn more at growingbolder.com/covid. And follow Growing Bolder and Florida Blue Medicare on Facebook for regular Facebook Live conversations.