Economic Impact of Earthquake Podcast with Edward Lincoln

by About Japan Editors Edward Lincoln, Clinical Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Japan-US Business and Economic Studies, discusses the potential economic impact of the earthquake that struck the Tohoku region of Japan on March 11, 2011.  Professor Lincoln shares his views regarding the most important factors to consider in monitoring the impact of the quake in the near and long term.  

 

 

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Written Interviews
Q & A with Yasushi Aoyama, professor at Meiji University on Next steps following Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami

Images
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Further teaching ideas and links to resources
Online Resources for Teaching Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters, a list of resources on About Japan related to previous natural disasters in Japan