When this lockdown is lifted, it’s not impossible the capitalist machine proves its resilience yet again and the economy is surprisingly fine. We need however to consider the other end of the spectrum.
The definition of a depression is a 10 per cent decline in GDP or a two-year recession. There is a chapter in Australian history that provides a roadmap to a robust recovery.
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