As every country has varying stages of lockdown, it is difficult to compare like with like. I'd probably crack up if I were in China or Spain. But my own experience is, I'm loving it. Sure, there are disadvantages, the main one being able to meet people I care about at close quarters. I hate the fact that people are sick and dying. I am hating the uncertainty of how long it will last. But apart from that, I am loving not having to go into work every day. I am loving not being tied to a schedule. I am loving taking the dogs for a walk when I feel like it. I am loving having time to tidy up the garden with a view to planting veg shortly. I am loving most things about it really.
I think all countries will have to improve how they produce and distribute goods. If China is adversely affected by this, then the US, Spain and Italy will definitely be as well.
RE: A Perfect Storm
you think they should be hired to go to all the beauty spots this weekend?