A World View article titled "Japan Sees Quake Damage Bill of Up to $309 Billion,Almost Four Katrinas" implies that the most likely impact from power shortages from this destruction would be

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The destruction caused by the earthquake would result in a leftward shift of the aggregate supply curve, leading to decreased output and increased prices, which is reflected in the estimation of the high costs of damage.

A World View Article Titled "Japan Sees Quake Damage Bill