The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic threatens to plunge the global economy into a recession or worse. PIIE scholars assess the economic outlook, possible approaches to reverse the downturn, and the factors—including trade protection—that have worsened the situation.
Caroline Atkinson (RockCreek; PIIE Executive Committee), Gita Gopinath (Chief Economist and Director of Research Department, International Monetary Fund) and Peter Orszag (CEO, Financial Advisory Lazard; PIIE Board Member)