Its decision to carry on in the face of the pandemic has yielded a surge of deaths without sparing its economy from damage — a red flag as the United States and Britain move to lift lockdowns.
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Will Europe or the US Recover Faster from Coronavirus?
The United States, with its readiness to fire and hire, normally bounces back faster after a recession. This time, though, Europe’s model may be better.
Why Japan’s Jobless Rate Is Just 2.6% While the U.S.’s Has Soared
A mix of social, demographic and epidemiological factors has kept unemployment down even as the coronavirus has damaged the country’s already weakened economy.
For Indian Women, the Coronavirus Economy Is a Devastating Setback
India’s women were already dropping out of the labor force. Coronavirus restrictions — and one of the worst economic slumps in decades — threaten even more losses for them.
Unexpected Drop in U.S. Unemployment Helps Markets Rally
The latest on stock market and business news during the coronavirus outbreak.
U.S. Jobless Claims Pass 40 Million: Live Business Updates
The latest on stock market and business news during the coronavirus outbreak.
For Some Italians, the Future of Work Looks Like the Past
As the coronavirus drastically reorders society and economies, more Italians are returning to the agricultural jobs of their grandparents.
Many Facebook Employees to Work From Home Permanently
Unemployment Claims Continue to Rise in U.S.
2.4 Million Unemployment Claims Last Week: Live Updates
Unemployment Claims Continue to Rise in U.S.
Coronavirus Reopenings Raise Ethical Dilemmas
As countries move ahead despite limited knowledge, whole societies are becoming unwitting test subjects of what works — and what they’re willing to give up.