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Big difference between economic scenarios executives view as most likely

Executives we surveyed view two economic scenarios as most likely—one where the virus is contained (A3) and the other where it recurs (A1). The potential difference between the two is $5 trillion in lost US GDP alone, and as high as $15 trillion to $20 trillion globally.

The difference between outcomes is material.
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To read the article, see “Crushing coronavirus uncertainty: The big ‘unlock’ for our economies,” May 13, 2020.