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In the early stages of the pandemic, people suddenly started buying toilet paper in bulk, leading to widespread shortages. (Shutterstock)

What motivates changing behaviours during COVID-19 — from toilet paper hoarding to physical distancing

During the early stages of the pandemic, people adapted to changing situations by making new and different choices. But how did they make these decisions? Motivation theory can explain the process.
When word of COVID-19 spread, consumers started stockpiling goods like toilet paper in their homes, both disrupting the supply chain system and creating living spaces crammed with paper products. It isn’t necessary. (Erik Mclean/Unsplash)

Coronavirus hoarding: Why you can stop amassing toilet paper

Bulk buying disrupts the balance of the supply chain. Here’s how supply chains combat hoarding of products like toilet paper.

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