Though there has been general agreement on the existence of a crisis and its consequences, what is less clear is the causes of the crisis, as well as its scope and resolution.Indonesia,South Koreaand Thailandwere the countriesmost affected by the crisis.Hong Kong,Malaysia,Laos and the Philippines were also hurt by the slump. ThePeople's Republic of China,India, Taiwan,Singapore,BruneiandVietnamwere less affected, although all suffered froma loss of demand and confidence throughout the region