mo4ch:>Eight charts on how coronavirus has hit the economy

Eight charts on how coronavirus has hit the economyCoronavirus: Eight charts on how it has shaken economiesBy Lora Jones, David Brown & Daniele PalumboBBC News 4 March 2020 Related TopicsCoronavirus outbreak The coronavirus outbreak, which originated in China, has infected tens of thousands of people. Its spread has left businesses around the world counting costs.Here are eight key maps and charts to help you understand the impact seen on different economies and industries so far.Growth could stagnateIf the economy is growing, that generally means more wealth and more new jobs.It's measured by looking at the percentage change in gross domestic product, or the value of goods and services produced, typically over three months or a year.The world's economy could grow at its slowest rate since 2009 this year due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The think tank has forecast growth of just 2.4% in 2020, down f…