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Re:IMF predicts worst downturn since Great Depression by HaseebQ on Wednesday April 15, 2020 @08:54AM (#22877118)
All productive output doesn't stop during a lockdown. And not all of the world is locked down, including China, the second largest economy in the world.
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Re:IMF predicts worst downturn since Great Depression by smdz on Wednesday April 15, 2020 @09:07AM (#22877225)
You are right, we have at least 20-30% productivity in lockdowns. But most large economies are in lockdown and China is just 15-16% of world economy. It is export oriented and only essentials have demand and functional supply chains in these lockdowns. Even with all the best case scenarios, that 3% number does not feel right
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