Society has undergone irreversible change as it has adapted to the pandemic by expanding and accelerating digitalization. By building on our discoveries and experience during this health crisis, we should forge ahead and shape the new society and economy — the new normal. V. Conclusion Over the past 15 years, we have been through two global crises: the financial crisis and the health crisis.
In addressing these two crises, cooperation among central banks, international institutions, and academia has deepened further, and the theory and practice of economic policies have evolved. In the current crisis, academic disciplines, including economics, have made a significant contribution.