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Fiscal firepower: governments’ covid-19 aid

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Government Borrowing and COVID-19 Measures

This chapter examines government borrowing trends in response to the COVID-19 crisis, noting historic low borrowing costs and drawing parallels to World War II fiscal strategies. It also delves into China's strict COVID-19 measures, focusing on the challenges faced by migrant workers during lockdowns and the implications for the agricultural sector.

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