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Peru: Economic Impact of Canceling Events Due to H1N1 Virus

Categories: Latin America, Peru, Economics & Business, Health

In order to slow down the spread of the H1N1 virus, the Peruvian government is considering canceling events in which a large number of people congregate such as the upcoming military parade. Caviar de Cianuro [es] examines the economic impact such a move would have, especially on walking vendors who rely on these events to make a living [1].