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It traces damage to human life, physical assets, and infrastructure, then links these shocks to disruptions in economic activity, trade performance, currency depreciation, and accelerating price increases. The report also highlights regional differences, constraints on household welfare, and the ways a weak domestic disaster response can undermine recovery, shaping the outlook and risks.","Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Pub lic Disclosure Authorized  \nSYRIA ECONOMIC  MONITOR  \nThe Economic Aftershocks of Large Earthquakes  \nSummer 2023  \nSyria Economic Monitor  \nThe Economic Aftershocks of Large Earthquakes  \nSummer 2023  \nMiddle East and North Africa Region  \n©2023 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank 1818 H Street NW  \nWashington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000  \n[Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nThis work is a product of the staff of The World Bank. 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The Earthquake ...................................................... 1  \n2. The Conflict ......................................................... 5  \n3. Recent Economic Developments............................................ 7  \nThe Syrian economy was already fragile before the earthquake ......................................7  \nThe dire economic situation deteriorated further after the earthquake .................................7  \nThe earthquake disrupted economic activity....................................................7  \nThe earthquake worsened Syria’s trade balance ............................................... 10  \nCurrency depreciation and price increases both accelerated after the earthquake ..................13  \nPrice changes varied considerably across regions ............................................. 14  \nThe earthquake exacerbated Syria’s severe preexisting challenges with household welfare .......... 18  \nA weak domestic disaster response is undermining the recovery ....................................22  \n4. Outlook and Risks .....................................................27  \nSpecial Focus: Syria Earthquake 2023 Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment .................31  \nReferences ............................................................35  \nList of Figures  \nFigure 1 The Earthquake Created Large Human Losses and Physical Damages in the Most Conflict-Affected Areas of the Countr","cbCaicjsMyenFMLQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicjsMyenFMLQ","pdf",10432253,3,1,58,"English","en",105,"# Executive Summary\n# The Earthquake\n## Recent Economic Developments\n# Outlook and Risks\n# Special Focus: Syria Earthquake 2023 Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment","[{\"question\":\"How did the earthquake affect Syria’s overall economic activity?\",\"answer\":\"The earthquake disrupted economic activity and slowed it immediately afterward, while relief efforts drove a recovery that remained uneven. 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