THE IMPACT OF SARS ON THE INDONESIAN ECONOMY

摘要

The severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has been creating panic over the last month or so. The virus is still spreading, and unless the situation improves within the next few months, it will have an incomparable impact on public health, society,the environment and the economy. As far as the wider economy is concerned, the most significant near-term impact has been the disruption to business and consumer demand, and the subsequent rise in unemployment. Fear of SARS has kept people at home and tourists away. Public transportation, hotels and restaurants have been hit hard.