Coronavirus: Economic impact

While a recovery is underway, there is uncertainty over how fast economic activity will regain lost ground.

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UK Parliament researchUK Parliament research
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https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8866/https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8866/
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Saturday, August 1, 2020
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, In India
Summary
Key Points: 
  • While a recovery is underway, there is uncertainty over how fast economic activity will regain lost ground.
  • This briefing examines the economic impact of the crisis to date and outlines the key issues for the outlook.
  • It summarises policy measures introduced to mitigate the economic effects of Covid-19 and details the impact on the public finances.
  • From the lockdown restrictions shutting down many businesses to limits on mobility, voluntary and enforced, the economic impact has been severe.
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