The Coronavirus And The Global Economy

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, March 2, 2020.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, March 2, 2020. U.S. stocks are coming off their worst weekly drop since the financial crisis of 2008. Richard Drew/AP Photo

The UN says the coronavirus could cost the global economy up to $2 trillion this year. An NPR expert on economics explains how the pandemic is affecting banks, the stock market and unemployment. Plus, he’ll explain how this financial crisis compares to The Great Recession in 2008.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Paddy Hirsch Guest