The political economy of "natural" disasters
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Author
Contributions
- Werker, Eric David - Contributor
- Harvard Business School - Contributor
Publication
2007 - Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts
Language
English
Word Count
11,500 words, Guess
Page Count
46 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL48025882M
- OCLC Control Number191879274
Description
Natural disasters occur in a political space. Although events beyond our control may trigger a disaster, the level of government preparedness and response greatly determines the extent of suffering incurred by the affected population. We use a political economy model of disaster prevention, supported by case studies and preliminary empirics to explain why some governments prepare well for disasters and others do not. We show how the presence of international aid distorts this choice and increases the chance that governments will under-invest. Policy suggestions that may alleviate this problem are discussed.
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