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1. The Earthquake in Japan and the World Economy.

Author

Nesterov, Vladimir

Subjects
*SENDAI Earthquake, Japan, 2011, *FUKUSHIMA Nuclear Accident, Fukushima, Japan, 2011, *RECESSIONS, *FINANCIAL crises, *ECONOMIC impact, *PUBLIC debts, *NUCLEAR energy, *DISASTER relief, *ECONOMICS, ECONOMIC conditions in Japan, 1989-
Abstract

The article discusses the economic impact of the 2011 Earthquake in Japan. Topics include a possible economic recession in Japan after a decline in the GDP (gross domestic product), the large debt burden of Japan, and the finances of the disaster relief. Discussion is included about a potential global economic crisis prompted by the Japanese economic decline such as the crisis in 2008. Problems related to the use of nuclear power in light of the Fukushima nuclear accident after the earthquake are also discussed. It is suggested that the earthquake could have lasting economic effects on Japan and the world.

Published
2011

2. JAPAN'S MELTDOWN: CREATIVE DESTRUCTION AT WORK?

Author

PARKER, EMILY

Subjects
*SENDAI Earthquake, Japan, 2011, *FUKUSHIMA Nuclear Accident, Fukushima, Japan, 2011, *PUBLIC debts, *UNEMPLOYMENT, *YOUTH, *ECONOMICS, *YOUTHS' attitudes, ECONOMIC conditions in Japan, 1989-
Abstract

The article discusses the economic condition of Japan following the devastation of earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011. It cites the report that forecasts the long-term effect of the disasters wherein millions of Japanese will be homeless and jobless as government debt increases. However, the resilience, creativity and idealism of the Japanese, particularly the youth, will help the country in bringing back its economic stability.

Published
2012

3. After the Deluge.

Author

McNEILL, DAVID

Subjects
*SENDAI Earthquake, Japan, 2011, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *EARTHQUAKE damage, *FUKUSHIMA Nuclear Accident, Fukushima, Japan, 2011, *HIGHER education, ECONOMIC conditions in Japan, 1989-
Abstract

The article examines how the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Sendai, Japan is having an impact on the economic conditions and organizational structure of universities in the area. It describes how Ishinomaki Senshu University is being used as a crisis center for the homeless and disaster volunteers, reports on a trend of foreign students and faculty leaving the area amid safety concerns regarding radiation from the earthquake-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, and examines how the economic problems resulting from the disaster may force Japan's Ministry of Education to reform the country's higher education system. It also explores how power outages have impacted university research projects and provides comments from college administrator Yoshiaki Ozaki.

Published
2011

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