Clearly, We've Entered Recession That Will Be Worse Than 2009: IMF Chief
Business Standard|March 28, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has driven the global economy into a downturn that will require massive funding to help developing nations, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva (pictured) said Friday.
Clearly, We've Entered Recession That Will Be Worse Than 2009: IMF Chief

“It is clear that we have entered a recession” that will be worse than in 2009 following the global financial crisis, she said in an online press briefing.

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