Italy (60M) has *more than double* #COVID19 deaths than China (1.3B) and growing.
China 2 deaths per 1M population. Italy 136.
China 56 confirmed cases per 1M population. Italy 1333 and growing.
And it took China by surprise.
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I don't believe a single number coming out from China, even adjusted for a variety of factors.
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But now the problem is no longer China. Rich democracies are responding poorly, without proper coordination. The measures deployed are creating longterm problems across domains. It's a mess.
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Especially America, which was sadly foreseeable. The consequences of interdependence are going to challenge globalisation and its proponents, especially if America suffers huge numbers of Covid-19 deaths. Are we witnessing the death of neoliberalism too? Any thoughts?
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Predictions are difficult. Is the whole concept under huge strain? Sure. Are "we" sober enough to learn the lessons? Not so sure. I do expect a significant attenuation in outsourcing. And a serious questioning of current decision making. Discussion is already under way...
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