Principles for sustainable economic stimulus in coronavirus response: WRIBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020 2:03PMAs governments around the world enact massive stimulus bills to ensure that economies do not implode during the coronavirus pandemic, funds should be allocated towards projects that build sustainable economic growth, according to the World Resources Institute (WRI). Related News |
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