Research Methodology and Critical Thinking

Running Head : SWINE FLU ECONOMICS

Swine Flu Economics : Impact on Tourism in the United States and Central /South America

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In considering the impact of the swine flu epidemic on tourism in the United States and Central /South America , it is necessary to have an idea of how trade is affected the American regions . Due to the fear of the recent swine flu outbreaks in both the United States and Central /South America , government advisories against travel have participated in the decline of the economic vibrancy of the tourism

market (Beittel et al 2009 . During a disease outbreak , it is recommended that governments avoid trade bans and allow private citizens to make choices about their own travel and purchases after having received informed health notifications (Marsh et al , 2005 . Individuals have the ability to make personal decisions regarding their own vaccinations , social distancing and hygiene (Larson et al , 2009 . Although there is no current vaccine against the swine flu , it is possible that regular flu immunizations can prevent the contraction of various types of influenza (WHO , 2009 . In an effort to study the effects of acquiring regular influenza immunizations on consumer travel confidence during influenza outbreaks a survey has been developed to be randomly distributed to willing travelers at airports across the United States and Central /South America

At random stations in airports across the United States and Central /South America , a research study will be conducted with contracted airport authorization and voluntary contracted adult participants who will fill...