Economist Optimistic About W. Africa's Post-Ebola Prospects

The chief economist of the African Development Bank says Ebola's effect on West African economies is "astounding," -  but he is optimistic that Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone will bounce back faster than some experts expect. He spoke from a conference in Ethiopia's capital. The Ebola virus’s deadly rampage through West Africa has claimed more than just lives - it has threatened the region’s economy, slowing trade and decreasing productivity. On this point, leaders...

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