Martin Wolf on the World in 2022
Intelligence Squared
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Economic Shifts in a Post-Pandemic World
This chapter examines the unexpected economic recovery of major economies in 2021, driven by rapid vaccinations despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 variants. It highlights the complexities of tightening monetary policy amidst inflation concerns and the long-term impacts of evolving work dynamics and consumer behavior. Additionally, the chapter addresses the widening economic inequalities resulting from the pandemic, particularly between remote workers and those with in-person jobs.
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