21: 2020: A gap year for the world economy and India

Mint Capital Calculus by Mint Capital Calculus

Oct 29, 202022:55Business

The world economy is projected to contract by 4.4%. This recession is unprecedented and risks reversing the hard-won gains against poverty by countries like India. Also, the policy playbook has been reset. We are in unch...

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