The economics of natural and unnatural disasters:
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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Kalamazoo, Mich. W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research 2010
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Online Access:DE-1046
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Item Description:The papers in this volume were presented at the 2008-2009 Werner Sichel Lecture-seminar Series held at Western Michigan University
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction / William Kern -- Market and government failure in insuring and mitigating national catastrophes : how long-term contracts can help / Howard C. Kunreuther and Erwann O. Michel-Kerjan -- Expectations and unexpected consequences of public policy toward natural and man-made disasters / Anthony M. Yezer -- The economics of disaster : retrospect and prospect / Hal Cochrane -- Private solutions to public disasters : self-reliance and social resilience / Peter J. Boettke and Daniel J. Smith -- The socioeconomic impact of tornadoes / Daniel Sutter and Kevin M. Simmons
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (v, 143 p.)
ISBN:0880993626
0880993634
1441678816
9780880993623
9780880993630
9781441678812

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