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THE (BIG) RIPPLE EFFECT.

Authors :
Lavelle, Marianne
Benjamin, Matthew
Lim, Paul J.
Newman, Richard J.
Ramachandran, Nisha
Source :
U.S. News & World Report; 9/12/2005, Vol. 139 Issue 9, p33-35, 3p, 3 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Examines how the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina will affect the overall economic situation in the United States. Predictions of an economic slowdown caused by rising prices in fuel, lumber, and other products that rely on delivery through the Ports of New Orleans and Gulfport; Effect on oil production and refining; How airlines will struggle because of increases in jet fuel prices; Effect on delivery of export products from the U.S. and the automobile industry's reliance on the sale of SUVs.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00415537
Volume :
139
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
U.S. News & World Report
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
18124954