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CRS Report: Avian Flu Pandemic: Potential Impact of Trade Disruptions
Title: CRS Report: Avian Flu Pandemic: Potential Impact of Trade Disruptions
Date: January 3, 2008
Author: Danielle Langton
Institution: CRS
Bibliographic Entry: Langton, D. “Avian Flu Pandemic: Potential Impact of Trade Disruptions.” CRS Report for Congress. January 3, 2008. Accessed at: http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RS22453_20080103.pdf
Electronic Link: http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RS22453_20080103.pdf
Key Words: pandemic influenza, avian flu, global trade, economy, security crisis, trade disruptions
Summary of Key Points, Issues, Conclusions:
From the report summary: “Concerns about potential disruptions in U.S. trade flows due to a global health or security crisis are not new. The possibility of an avian flu pandemic with consequences for global trade is a concern that has received attention recently, although some experts believe there is little cause for alarm. Experts disagree on the likelihood of an avian flu pandemic developing at all. This report considers possible trade disruptions, including possible impacts on trade between the United States and countries and regions that have reported avian influenza infections. These trade disruptions could include countries banning imported goods from infected regions at the onset of a pandemic, de facto bans due to protective health measures, or supply-side constraints caused by health crises in exporting countries.”
Name of Researcher: Jennifer Davis
Institution: Integrative Center for Homeland Security, Texas A&M University
Date Posted: January 31, 2008