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May 2020
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How to recover from a coronavirus recess...

THE TIMES
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As we begin to relax the lockdown, the UK is facing its biggest economic shock for 300 years. Can past recessions teach us what to do next? 


Guest:

David Smith, Sunday Times Economics Editor

Ann Pettifor, economist


Host: Manveen Rana


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