Very few economists expect a strong economic recovery worldwide after the coronavirus health crisis ends, a new study found. The Reuters news agency says it spoke with more than 250 economists and only 15 predicted what is called a “V-Shaped” recovery. A V-shaped recovery is one where the numbers rise quickly after a sharp drop. Many of those questioned predicted a slower recovery or one with a lot of ups and downs before a long period of economic expansion. U.S. President Donald Trump has said the United States economy would “skyrocket” as soon as the health crisis passes. Some economists, however, say they believe a full recovery will take time. The economists who talked to Reuters say one of the biggest questions is how to fuel economic activity without causing a jump in COVID-19 cases. Health experts are worried about the disease spreading when people once again return to stores, travel, and play.

Some economists say they believe a full recovery will take time.
no time at all
time
millions of dollars
drastic steps
About how many economists were interviewed by Reuters for this article?
100
250
350
50
What is a V-shaped economic recovery?
a state of recession
one where the economic recovery rises quickly after a sharp drop
one where unemployment increases by 50%
a situation where a country goes into a depression