The full impact from the huge storm Sandy, which was downgraded from a hurricane late on Monday, is yet to be known, and the full financial cost may be difficult to calculate.

BBC: Hurricane Sandy: The hidden costs

Now, however, the government has set up a commission to calculate the cost of the Soviet occupation, in both human and financial terms.

BBC: NEWS | Europe | Latvia to delve into Soviet past

The financial cost, after four days of rioting, is hard to calculate.

ECONOMIST: Riots in England