Answer to Question #209064 in Microeconomics for Katmoleko

Question

Why was agricultural sector declared as a critical industry and exempt from the hardest lockdown regulations

Answer 1

The agricultural sector was declared a critical industry and exempted from the hardest lockdown regulations. The entire world's households depend on it for food and nutritional supplies, essential for survival. Food production and consumption are critical for survival since hunger can lead to deaths. The pandemic restrictions restricted the movement of people, and they could not access food. Hence, there was of great importance to review the legislation in agriculture to save lives.