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After Italy’s Pandemic Nightmare, Economy Falters — And Poverty Spreads

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6min
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English
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Non-Fiction

The global economy is likely to take a massive hit from the pandemic, and the World Bank warns poverty levels will rise as a result. It’s already happening in Italy, Europe's third-largest economy. The country suffered a devastating human toll from coronavirus, and now an estimated 1 million additional Italians are unable to afford their basic needs. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.

© 2024 NewsHour Productions (Audiobook): 9781662256240

Release date

Audiobook: 1 May 2024

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