After Italy’s Pandemic Nightmare, Economy Falters — And Poverty Spreads

Written by PBS NewsHour

Narrated by PBS NewsHour

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: NewsHour Productions
• Release date: Jul 16, 2020
• ISBN: 9781662256240