Economics

Global supply chains amplify economic costs of future extreme heat risk

Y. Sun, S. Zhu, et al.

This groundbreaking study explores the significant socioeconomic impacts of mid-century heat stress, revealing potential global GDP losses of up to 4.6% by 2060. Researchers, including Yida Sun, Shupeng Zhu, and Dabo Guan, found that small- and medium-sized developing countries are hit hardest, facing dramatic health and labor productivity losses. Discover how supply chain disruptions may threaten economies like China and the USA in this essential research!