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Economists warn against early lifting of coronavirus lockdown

Hundreds of economists have cautioned the Morrison Government against relaxing social distancing measures too early, warning such a move could cause unnecessary loss of life and impede Australia's economic recovery.

Economists warn against early lifting of coronavirus lockdown
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Economists warn against early lifting of coronavirus lockdown

The open letter — released Monday — has more than 200 signatures and growing, including current Reserve Bank board member Ian Harper, former RBA board member Warwick McKibbin, former Treasury and RBA officials, and prominent academic economists.

Read more at the ABC

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