摘 要: | THE world's attention has been riveted by the devastating earthquake that hit Sichuan Province in May. Apart from timely relief assistance, international think tanks and financial organizations have also been analyzing its impact on the Chinese economy. One of the world's leading companies for catastrophe risk estimation, Air Worldwide, has stated that the economic loss caused by the earthquake may reach US $20 billion. However, the Financial Times reports that the disaster will not badly impact China's economy overall, despite the tragic losses, although analysts at JP Morgan believe that the temporary disorder may result in a new rise in consumer prices.
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