The document summarizes the East Asia financial crisis of 1997-1998. It describes the four Asian tiger economies, the pre-crisis economic boom in East Asia, and the triggering events in Thailand that led to a rapid reversal of capital flows across the region. It then discusses the effects on various countries like Indonesia, South Korea, Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, the US, and India. It also covers the role of the IMF, reasons why the crisis was not predicted, and conclusions.