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Who Will Foot Economic Costs of Coronavirus Pandemic?

Jamie Dettmer

   Many of Europe's young have rallied to the call topracticesocial
   distancingand observe lockdowns, determined to do their bit to protect
   the "baby boomer" elderly and those more vulnerable to the coronavirus.

   Butthere isalso growing worry and anger among the young, who fear their
   careers willbe derailedand economic prospects wrecked as the result of
   the pandemic, say public policy experts.

   The result could be a stoking of generational conflict, which could
   have major political ramifications,expertssay.

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