Economists express uncertainty for the future of industries at webinar

Montana State University held its latest Solid Finances Webinar Thursday, where economists provided more details on the effects the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the industries of Montana and the U.S. at large.

Montana State University Extension Economics Associate Specialist Joel Schumacher asked the audience about the coming re-opening of many Montana restaurants and what their plans were.

Under the state’s phased re-opening plan, bars and restaurants can re-open today under strict requirements including on social distancing, maximum capacity and employee screening.

According to the...