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The Potential Economic Impact of the 2009 A(H1N1) Influenza (Swine Flu) Pandemic Authors:  Ataman Ozyildirim, Brian Schaitkin, Andre Therrien Publication Date:  May 2009 Report Number:  A-0302-09-EA

While it's too early to determine the ultimate scope of the A(H1N1) influenza pandemic, a comparison to the 2003 SARS outbreak shows the economic impact may be short-lived and will not significantly alter long-term trends in global macro economic activity