Polticial Impacts Flashcards
What action did the Japanese government take to stabilize the economy?
Injected billions of yen into the economy, especially the financial sector
This was aimed at bringing stability after economic challenges.
What was a consequence of the Japanese government’s economic actions?
Increased government debt
This occurred at a time when reducing debt was a prime political aim.
What major movement emerged after the Töhoku earthquake?
A large popular movement against nuclear power
The movement was fueled by concerns over safety standards and regulation.
True or False: The Japanese government aimed to reduce its debt while injecting money into the economy.
True
The increase in debt conflicted with the political aim of debt reduction.
Fill in the blank: Concerns over _______ and regulation of the nuclear industry sparked a popular movement in Japan.
safety standards
This reflects the public’s worries following the Töhoku earthquake.
What happened to the nuclear plants after the Fukushima disaster?
A significant number of currently mothballed nuclear plants are planned to be re-commissioned
This decision follows a brief period of total shutdown.
What was a consequence for executives of companies involved in the Fukushima power plant?
Several executives resigned
This occurred in the aftermath of the disaster.
What warnings were made prior to the Fukushima disaster?
Warnings about the inadequacy of the defences against tsunami hazards were made several years before the disaster
These warnings highlight a failure to address known risks.
What political impact did the Fukushima nuclear accident have in western Europe?
The anti-nuclear lobby in Germany used the incident to support their arguments against nuclear power
This reflects the broader political fallout from the incident.
True or False: The Fukushima disaster had no international political repercussions.
False
The disaster had significant political fallout that spread around the world.
