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Coronavirus Live Series: A Shock Like No Other: The Impact of the Pandemic on Commodities

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Why and how are developing countries particularly vulnerable to volatility in commodity prices?

Our Cornonavirus Live Series continues as we interview John Baffes, Senior Economist at the World Bank, about the effect of the coronavirus on commodities. We'll be covering a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, food and oil prices, and industrial commodities such as metals.

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Faher Elfayez, World Bank

Our host Paul Blake: So, as these prices are falling – and as folks know the Bank is most concerned with helping the poorest countries – how do the falling prices in these two sectors affect those nations?

Fri, 05/08/2020 - 11:16

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how does pandemic affect agricultural commodities Globally

Fri, 05/08/2020 - 11:16

Faher Elfayez, World Bank

Senior Economist John Baffes: Most people and companies are realizing the benefits of renewable/green energy and the fact that oil prices are low will not affect that.

Fri, 05/08/2020 - 11:18

Faher Elfayez, World Bank

When it comes to commodities and the markets, what’s giving you hope right now?

Fri, 05/08/2020 - 11:22

Faher Elfayez, World Bank

We’ve got Senior Economist John Baffes on the line discussing COVID-19 and its impact on commodities.

Fri, 05/08/2020 - 11:22

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Speakers

John Baffes

Senior Economist,Development Economics Prospects Group

Host

Paul Blake

External Affairs Officer, World Bank Group

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