2014 even numbers

What is the difference between the sum of the first 2014 odd numbers and the sum of the first 2014 even numbers?
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What is the difference between the sum of the first 2014 odd numbers and the sum of the first 2014 even numbers?

This problem is taken from the World Mathematics Championships