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Kristalina Georgieva on Human, Economic Costs of Covid-19

KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA

March 23, 2020

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KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA - Kristalina Georgieva on Human, Economic Costs of Covid-19
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In This Episode

The coronavirus pandemic is having a profound impact on lives and economies around the world. In this podcast, we hear IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva's statement following her call with G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, where they discussed the extraordinary circumstances of the health crisis and the extraordinary measures it will take to mitigate its economic impact.

KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA is the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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