Long-Term Impact Depends on Consumers
7th Sep 2005, 07:37 GMT
The long-term economic impact of Hurricane Katrina will hinge in large part on how U.S. consumers react to the disaster and resulting surge in gas prices. Will they fall into the camp represented by Lisa Kays of the District or Heather Rories of Burke?
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