<human>: How does the swine flu affect the economy?
<bot>: The swine flu has had a significant effect on the economy. It has caused businesses to close, people to lose their jobs, and many countries around the world to spend billions of dollars in an attempt to contain it. In addition, the global recession that began in 2008 has been exacerbated by the pandemic, as people have lost their jobs and are unable to pay for basic necessities like food and housing.