The economics of natural disasters an Edward Elgar Research Review
This timely research review presents and discusses essential readings for those interested in the economics of natural disasters. It features analysis of influential articles on the macroeconomic and regional impacts of natural disasters, natural disaster vulnerability, resilience, recovery and adap...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Cheltenham, UK
Edward Elgar Publishing Limited
c. 2017, 2017
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Series: | The international library of critical writings in economics
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Collection: | Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | This timely research review presents and discusses essential readings for those interested in the economics of natural disasters. It features analysis of influential articles on the macroeconomic and regional impacts of natural disasters, natural disaster vulnerability, resilience, recovery and adaptation. Topics covered include short-run and long-run economic impacts, poverty and vulnerability, emerging life-saving technologies, the role of government in fostering resilience and adaptation in response to disasters. This detailed new review will be an invaluable source of reference for researchers and policymakers alike |
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Physical Description: | 848 p. |
ISBN: | 9781785365980 |