Pandemic Flu and the Potential for U. S. Economic Recession : A State-by-State Analysis

This study estimates that a pandemic in the U.S. would cause 87.5 million people to miss work, for 3 weeks, which could cause the U.S. gross domestic product to drop by more than 5.5%, resulting in economic losses totaling $683 billion. The report states that a severe flu outbreak would make at least 30% of the population sick (90 million people) & would kill at least 2.25 million people. The study looked at potential impacts on each state & projected that the average state would experience a 5.5% decline in its economy. The following variables were considered: the severity of the flu strain, lost labor productivity, & the epidemic¿s impact on health care & the demand for products & services. Charts & tables.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Pandemic Flu and the Potential for U. S. Economic Recession : A State-by-State Analysis', published 2007 under ISBN 9781422312803 and ISBN 1422312801.