More than 1,900 people have died from Ebola in the four affected west African countries, but many more will suffer the economic consequences. The tiny post-conflict country has been growing at upwards of 8% over the last couple of years, but won't expect anything like that kind of luck now. Finance minister Amara Konneh says that's mostly because of damage done to mining, agriculture and service industries, as investors evacuate foreign workers, borders close, and international flights are suspended. Breadbasket regions are under quarantine, making agricultural trade impossible. Sime...

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