Live Recovery After Post Earthquake and Tsunami: Economic Review Case Studies of Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan and Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract Natural disaster is a natural event that often gives such impact on the living things populations. The purpose of this research is to determine whether the occurrence of earthquake and tsunami has the potential to cause economic loss, thus, mitigation measures can be taken as an effort to reduce these losses. The method used in this research is quantitative. The data used are primary data from questionnaires, and secondary data were gained from various literatures. Data analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel. Based on the data analysis that has been conducted, the results show that earthquake and tsunami have a relation to the economy. All respondents agreed that earthquake and tsunami caused disruption to the public facilities operation. All respondents also agreed that the detriment after the earthquake and tsunami had an effect on fulfillment of needs and economic activities. This answer affirms that the damage of various facilities and production resources caused the increasing of limited satisfaction tools and scarcity arises, then resulting in economic problems.