Monday, September 19, 2022

Covid-19: Lessons From China

The recent article in the IMF Blog covering how China is fighting the coronavirus pandemic.  Excerpt:

  • "China shows that we can stop coronavirus through containment - but at a significant economic cost.
  • Globally, the coronavirus shock is severe even compared to the Great Financial Crisis in 2007–08.
  • Policymakers must support vulnerable households and smaller businesses to mitigate the impact of this severe shock."














Source: IMF Blog

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