IMF sees global economy shrinking 4.4% in 2020

The pandemic-hit global economy is expected to contract by as much as 4.4 percent this year, the International Monetary Fund forecast.

By Arete News - October 13, 2020

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks on the global economy (AN/IMF)

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