In Louisiana, oil spill's economic impact is muted – so far
Friday, July 9, 2010 - 19:14
in Psychology & Sociology
Cleanup work is creating short-term jobs, and BP's compensation checks have offset financial losses for many others who lost work or income. But no one is saying the long-term outlook is rosy. Some 200 shrimping boats normally unload their succulent catch and repair their wing-like nets at this steamy bayou port, but only 15 or so tied up to the docks this week.