Avian flu: what to expect, how to prepare?
The avian flu that is steadily making its way around the globe will develop into a pandemic that will kill tens of millions, create chaos in companies and send the world economy into a tailspin... Or it won't. That uncertainty represents a huge challenge for governments, corporations and citizens worldwide.
That's Wharton on what companies should expect and how they can prepare for Avian Flu. A good summary of ideas.
Also see: 'An Economist's View of Pandemic Flu', 'An Investor's Guide to Avian Flu', this CBO Report or an economic outlook from the World Bank. For more, the Avian Flu Blog.
Update 1: Also see 'Global Macroeconomic Consequences of Pandemic Influenza' from the Lowy Institute for International Policy.
Update 2: Aon's Avian Influenza Pandemic Resource Guide: Business Preparedness and Recovery Planning.
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Does it make sense to stock up on frozen, canned and dried poultry as well a dried eggs and frozen eggs in anticipation of USA avian bird flue?
Posted by: Rosemarie Dillingham | Mar 21, 2006 6:21:42 PM
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Posted by: Florida1 | Mar 22, 2006 8:10:03 PM
These are very relevant and responsive updates on this very dangerous illness. Being forwarned is really forarmed with respect to this type of pandemics.
Posted by: lorenzo A. Clavejo | Feb 13, 2007 9:58:50 PM