附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-111) and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Disasters and the Macroeconomy -- 3. Public Finance and Disasters -- 4. Information on Natural Hazards and Disaster Reduction -- 5. Financing the Cost of Future Disasters -- 6. Findings of the Study and Implications for Policy and Research -- App. A. Dominica: Natural Disasters and Economic Development in a Small Island State -- App. B. Bangladesh: Disasters and Public Finance -- App. C. Malawi and Southern Africa: Climatic Variability and Economic Performance.
摘要:Reported disaster losses have risen rapidly over the past few decades, triggering a growing awareness of the potential damage caused by natural hazards. This book explores macroeconomic and development issues, presenting strategies for improving the economic management of risk and disasters as they unfold.
