This is equivalent to a total drop in output, relative to potential, of 7%.

ECONOMIST: If Japan should crash

On the afternoon of May 6, as the U.S. stock market went cliff-diving to the tune of a nearly 1, 000 point drop for the Dow Jones industrial average, rumors flew as to the potential cause of the meltdown.

FORBES: Selling First, Asking Questions Later

The third potential positive implication of significant ESI drop could be felt through an increase in the demand for portability of plans.

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