Culture | Covid and the world economy
Adam Tooze’s new book documents the economic impact of the pandemic
It demonstrates the value and pitfalls of instant history
Shutdown: How Covid Shook the World’s Economy. By Adam Tooze. Viking; 368 pages; $28. Allen Lane; £25
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