Joining the discussion are Stephanie Studer, a Senior China business correspondent at The Economist, and Ryan Avent, who analyzes economic trends in his Free Exchange column. They delve into Benny Gantz's struggle to form a government in Israel amidst a political deadlock. The conversation shifts to how Western factories can draw lessons from China’s rapid adaptation during the coronavirus crisis. Lastly, they explore the historical economic impacts of pandemics, suggesting that past events can inform our understanding of current economic shifts.