Some Commentators Have Suggested That the Devastating Earthquake and Tsunami

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Essay

Some commentators have suggested that the devastating earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan on March 11, 2011 will be beneficial to the Japanese economy because the rebuilding process will add significantly to GDP. Evaluate this argument.

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Definitions:

Business Strategy

A plan or series of decisions that aim to achieve specific business objectives and secure a competitive position in the market.

Abnormal Earnings

Profits that exceed or fall short of the average or expected earnings due to unusual circumstances or events.

Return on Net Assets

A financial metric measuring a company's ability to generate profit from its net assets, indicating efficiency in using assets to generate earnings.

Cost of Equity Capital

This refers to the return that investors require on their equity investment in a company, effectively the cost for a company to maintain equity financing.