Summary:
The book provides an analysis of the global economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, examining the responses of governments and financial institutions. It explores the crisis's effects on economies, the challenges of managing the pandemic, and the implications for future economic stability and policy.
Key points:
1. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a rapid and massive economic shutdown worldwide, unlike any previous crisis, due to government-imposed lockdowns.
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