According to a news report the coronavirus could change the world order. The 2008 financial crisis is described in one report as manufactured. It may have enabled great powers to gain greater wealth and power. The recession was described as caused by an enormous transfer of wealth from so called ordinary people to vested interests.
Today’s as called dual corona crisis/financial catastrophe has prompted the Wall Street Journal to ask, will the corona pandemic forever change the world order?
The economy is described as in free fall. Nations thought to be saddled with debt from massive relief packages; believed to be followed by the proposed sale of government bonds, local amenities such as water and assets such as housing.
In the u.s. there is news that businesses are being given permission to continue, reportedly, those who can’t work from home will be expected to keep the recommended 2 metres social distance. In some cases, companies are asking a third of their work force to return to the work environment in order to ensure social distancing.