How were developing (low-income) countries economically affected by the covid-19 pandemic compared to industrial (high- income) countries?

Abstract

In this paper, I wish to investigate how developing, low-income, countries and industrial, high-income, countries have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. First, I will discuss the GDP growth per capita in both country types, then present the most discussed factors which might have led to the unequal economic impact by using aggregate data and articles. Then I will use a statistical and econometric analysis (with Stata) to analyze whether there is a statistical significance supporting the discussed factors using panel data. Contingent on significance, this will in turn either confirm or reject my hypotheses.