Phrases with «economic devastation»

The phrase "economic devastation" refers to a situation where there is severe and widespread damage to a country's or region's economy. It means that the economy has been greatly harmed, resulting in significant negative consequences such as high unemployment, a decline in business activity, financial crises, and a decrease in overall wealth and prosperity. Full definition

economic devastation

Sentences with «economic devastation»

Unlike past episodes in recent history, the crisis began in the world's most sophisticated financial systems, causing widespread economic devastation. (bankofcanada.ca)
Meanwhile, Hurricane Harvey brought human tragedy and billions of dollars worth of economic devastation to eastern Texas. (thewealthadvisor.com)
Presumably you're also referring to responsibly spending 75bn on a nuclear weapons system which, if ever used, would rather irresponsibly massacre thousands and create ecological, not to mention economic devastation on a massive scale. (nextleft.org)
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Phrases with «economic devastation»

Sentences with «economic devastation»

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