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Cost of Japan's Disaster: Up to $300 Billion

The Japanese government says the economic toll from the earthquake and tsunami could exceed $300 billion, considerably higher than other estimates.

Businesses Pick Up the Pieces After Japan's Earthquake

An 8.9 earthquake rocked Japan to its core, rattling businesses with operations in the affected areas. But the epicenter's distance from Tokyo saved many businesses from the worst of the damage. Could one of the aftershocks be an economic stimulus for the debt-ridden country?