Nicola Viegi on the potential impact of the Coronavirus on South Africa: policy co-ordination and resilience

April 08, 2020 00:30:34
Nicola Viegi on the potential impact of the Coronavirus on South Africa: policy co-ordination and resilience
Economic Research Southern Africa
Nicola Viegi on the potential impact of the Coronavirus on South Africa: policy co-ordination and resilience

Apr 08 2020 | 00:30:34

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Show Notes

In this podcast, Prof. Nicola Viegi, the Deputy Director of ERSA and SARB Chair in Monetary Policy Studies at the University of Pretoria, discusses the unprecedented nature of the Coronavirus pandemic. With unknowns regarding how long this shock will last and what the direct and indirect effects will be, there is much uncertainty regarding the impact on the South African economy. While the South African economy was somewhat sheltered during the Financial crisis, the Coronavirus and the resulting lockdown pose a real eternal shock to our economy. At times like this, it is important for Monetary and Fiscal Policy to […]

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