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In Italy, pandemic's economic harm gives rise to a new poor

After Italy’s pandemic nightmare, economy falters -- and poverty spreads

07/16/2020

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In Italy, pandemic's economic harm gives rise to a new poor

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After Italy’s pandemic nightmare, economy falters -- and poverty spreads

The global economy is likely to take a massive hit from the pandemic, and the World Bank warns poverty levels will rise as a result. It’s already happening in Italy, Europe's third-largest economy. The country suffered a devastating human toll from coronavirus, and now an estimated 1 million additional Italians are unable to afford their basic needs. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.

07/16/2020

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