Efectos post pandemia. Una mirada económica al Ecuador.

Abstract

Abstract: This research aims to analyze the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ecuador, identifying the main challenges and opportunities faced by the country in the post-pandemic context. It focuses on the impact on key sectors such as commerce, oil, tourism, and employment, as well as macroeconomic indicators like Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the trade balance. The study seeks to propose strategies to strengthen economic resilience and promote productive diversification to address future challenges. A quantitative and descriptive methodology was used, based on official data from the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE), the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC), and international organizations. Supported by tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI, the analysis reveals a significant economic contraction in 2020 and a gradual recovery in subsequent years, constrained by structural issues such as high oil dependency and labor informality. The chapters of this study include the problem statement, theoretical framework, methodology, results, and conclusions, emphasizing the importance of implementing sustainable economic policies.