Haiti is currently in a predicament that most country’s dream they never have to face. On January 12, 2010 disaster struck this already struggling nation. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit this small nation’s capital, leaving the city in ruins. As expected this natural disaster had a devastating effect on Haiti’s economy, as well as its surrounding nations. Death totals topped 200,000 and reliable industries and structures were destroyed, leaving the nation in a tough situation. While other countries and Haiti itself have been attempting to stabilize its economy, it remains clear that the earthquake that has recently stuck Haiti has had a catastrophic impact on Haiti, leaving its economy in shambles.