Prof. Johanne Fedderke on the differential impact of the Coronavirus as of end of March 2020: learnings from Germany and South Korea

Economic Research Southern Africa

Apr 08 2020 | 00:28:47

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Show Notes

Professor Johannes W. Fedderke, the Director of ERSA speaks to our host, Margaux G about the initial impact of the Coronavirus on the world. Exploring the differential impact across countries by focusing specifically on the number of confirmed cases at the time and the corresponding mortality rates, we can take some valuable learnings from countries like Germany and South Korea. Watch on YouTube

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