SARS: Economic Impacts and Implications
Fan, Emma Xiaoqin | May 2003
Abstract
This brief assesses the economic impact of SARS in a number of East and Southeast Asian economies and explores short-term economic impact of SARS as well as channels through which the Impact of SARS is felt.
The recent outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has threatened short-term growth prospects in Asia. As of 5 May 2003, SARS has infected more than 6,500 people worldwide, and caused mounting concern. A number of East and Southeast Asian economies, including the People's Republic of China; Hong Kong, PRC, China; Singapore; Taipei,China; and Viet Nam have been put under considerable strain. The epidemic has also affected other economies, although to a lesser extent.
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Fan, Emma Xiaoqin. 2003. SARS: Economic Impacts and Implications. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/616. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.ISSN
1655-5260
Keywords
Business Economics
Economics
Regional Economic Development
Women's Education
Technical Education
Rural Education
Quality Education
Levels Of Education
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