Catching cold: How the coronavirus threatens the global economy

Will the coronavirus epidemic do major damage to global economic growth? The world's second-largest economy is facing significantly slower growth this year as a result of the outbreak. Tens of thousands of people have been infected with the virus, the vast majority of them in China. Also, after two decades of France's 35-hour working week, has the policy delivered on its promises? And a paper trail is causing controversy in Germany, as retailers criticise a new law which makes issuing receipts mandatory.

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[rogerthat]

Countries should not depend on cheap Chinese goods. Make your own environmentally friendly products.

[alisardo]

Too early to predict considering china's ability to fast recovery in terms of economics;but if the spread of the disease continues sending these increasing scaring numbers the world will have to get ready for some very tough economic and financial times.

[janicelmckee]

Why are we talking about supply chains when people are dying?

[marekkolenda]

China could stops or reduce exports products to others countries.

[michaelglynperkins]

China’s down turn will affect Australia and I predict what percentage drop happens in China will be 12 to 24% drop in Australia ie: 25% drop in China will give 2 to 6% drop in Australia which could go up, definitely will not be lower than 2%

[papineaucharles]

Thats just what we need to protect the environnement. Hope it will change our lifestyle.

[marekkolenda]

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