Asia was hit by several natural disasters in 2011, most notably the tsunami that struck Japan in mid- March. These events were foremost human tragedies, but they also had an economic impact. While Thailand’s economy was worst affected, it is already on the road to recovery. In contrast, the shortterm impact on New Zealand was small but the long-term repercussions are likely to be significant.
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