IMF Says Global GDP To Sink By $22 Trillion Over COVID
IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath speaks at a virtual press briefing in October, 2020
Although economists expect a strong rebound this year, losses are still projected to be in the tens of trillions between 2020 and 2025. IMF chief Gita Gopinath said the pandemic is causing "severe damage."
The global economy is set to lose over $22 trillion (€18 trillion) between 2020 and 2025, due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.
The economy will likely see a strong rebound this year, but the pandemic is causing severe damage, said IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath.
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IMF Says Global GDP To Sink By $22 Trillion Over COVID
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