<human>:  How has the COVID 19 pandemic impacted the global economy?
<bot>: The COVID 19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the global economy. Many countries have experienced severe financial losses due to the shutdowns and stay-at-home orders, leading to wide-scale job losses and economic uncertainty. Businesses and entire industries have been affected, with many struggling to stay afloat or turning to government stimulus funding and other forms of financial aid. The crisis has had far reaching implications, and economists are cautioning that recovery will be a long and difficult process.