Russia Scraps One Black Sea Gas Pipeline for Another

The World Bank has reduced its 2014 growth forecasts for Sierra Leone and Guinea due to the Ebola crisis, with only Liberia expected to grow. The outbreak's cost could exceed $32 billion by 2015 if it worsens. Meanwhile, Russia has abandoned its proposed natural gas pipeline bypassing Ukraine, opting to send gas to Turkey instead, following EU objections. Additionally, hedge funds are closing at a rapid rate due to poor performance, with 461 funds shutting down in the first half of the year, marking the worst average performance since 2011.

Which country among those affected by the Ebola crisis is expected to grow economically in the following year?

• Guinea

• Sierra Leone

• None of the above

• Liberia

What is the projected financial impact of the Ebola outbreak by the end of 2015 if the virus continues to spread?

• $20 billion

• $50 billion

• $32 billion

• $10 billion

Why did Russia abandon its proposed natural gas pipeline that bypassed Ukraine?

• Lack of funding

• Technical difficulties

• European Union objections

• Environmental concerns

What is the name of the project that Russia is focusing on to transport gas to Turkey?

• West Stream

• South Stream

• North Stream

• East Stream

What is the main reason for the rapid closure of hedge funds?

• Market saturation

• Regulatory changes

• Poor performance

• High operational costs