Handbook on the Economics of Disasters
Author | : Skidmore, Mark |
Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | : 515 |
Release | : 2022-10-13 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781839103735 |
ISBN-10 | : 1839103736 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Download or read book Handbook on the Economics of Disasters written by Skidmore, Mark and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2022-10-13 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluating the myriad dimensions of how disasters can affect economic activity and decision-making, this cutting-edge Handbook presents a timely analysis of the conditions that reduce or exacerbate disaster impacts. Addressing developments in research on disaster economics, internationally recognized scholars combine theoretical considerations with empirical methods to expand and improve the field of disaster mitigation.