Overall, the region has improved, because economic growth is very strong.

201

There is a strong historical correlation between open societies and honest societies and their economic progress, so over time of course, this matters a great deal.

173

People in the affected communities can, with very few exceptions, pursue normal lives.

172

Fear of radiation is a far greater threat to the affected individuals than radiation itself.

153

The health and environmental effects ... have been relatively and surprisingly minor.

109