EFFECT OF CORONA VIRUS ON GLOBAL ECONOMY

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this research is to investigate how Covid-19 affects the global economy growth, using the Nigerian economy as a case study. Covid-19 has been the source of changes in the business environment across world from the beginning of year 2020. The effects on the Nigeria economy are nearly unknown, therefore this research is unique. The aim of this study is to gain more knowledge on how Nigeria economic growth are responding to the pandemic. By following a qualitative research method, the study will explore and conduct a deeper understanding on the Nigeria economy experience through a data collection. The literature review has been established, theories are mostly related to digital business environment and value chain activities. The literature review has been summed up into a conceptual framework which illustrates the connections between the theories and Covid-19.

Furthermore, the conceptual framework has been used to analyze the findings from the empirical data which was conducted in a multi-case study. The analysis chapter discusses similarities differences between the cases and connection to theory. Lastly, the conclusion chapter of this research concludes the findings and analysis, and it contains theoretical implications, recommendations, limitations and suggestions for future research.