Contagion The likelihood of significant economic changes in one country spreading to other countries. This can refer to either economic booms or economic crises. Investopedia Says: An infamous example is the "Asian Contagion" that occurred in 1997 and started in Thailand. The economic crisis in Thailand spread to bordering southeast Asian countries and then eventually spilled over to Latin America. Related Terms: Association of Southeast Asian Nations - ASEAN Boom Country Risk Tiger Economy Trade |