Impacto del covid-19 en el mercado laboral ecuatoriano y su incidencia en la reactivación económica, período 2020- 2022

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Abstract: This thesis titled "Impact of COVID-19 on the Labor Market Ecuador and its Impact on Economic Reactivation, Period 2020-2022" addresses the effects of the pandemic on the Ecuadorian economy and its impact on the market labor during the period 2020-2022. For this, an analysis has been carried out exhaustive of various studies and official data related to the subject. The results obtained reveal that the pandemic had a negative impact significant in the Ecuadorian economy, with contractions in several sectors during the years 2020 and 2021. An increase in unemployment and a decrease in hours of work, especially affecting vulnerable groups. However, it stands out a recovery trend in 2022, driven by the flexibility of restrictions. In response, a series of measures are proposed for economic reactivation from Ecuador; It is suggested to implement financial support programs aimed at microbusinesses and entrepreneurs to help them recover from the impacts economic of the pandemic. These programs may include low-interest loans, grants and technical assistance to strengthen their operations.