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History suggests we can expect a rapid recovery once Covid is beaten

The current pandemic-induced economic crisis isn’t like the financial crisis of 2008. They are very different things, says John Stepek. And the recovery will look very different too. It will be much quicker. Here’s why.

by: John Stepek
4 Feb 2021
Shuttered shops in London

The shuttered economy will reopen remarkably quickly

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