The Economic Consequences of a Catastrophic Earthquake

Presents the proceedings of an August 1990 forum held at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC. This book covers such topics as the roles of the private sector and the various levels of government before, during, and after an earthquake occurs, and alternative strategies that could be implemented to reduce the economic impacts.

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This book presents the proceedings of an August 1990 forum held at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. Topics covered include the current and potential roles of the private sector and the various levels of government before, during, and after an earthquake occurs, and alternative strategies that could be implemented to reduce the economic impacts, with emphasis placed on the role of the insurance industry.

Table of Contents


FRONT MATTER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT SEISMIC RISK NATIONALLY?
2 WHAT ARE LIKELY CATEGORIES OF LOSS AND DAMAGE?
3 OVERVIEW OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH ON EARTHQUAKE CONSEQUENCES
4 DIFFERENTIAL IMPACT OF EARTHQUAKE EVENTS
5 RESOURCE SHIFTS FOLLOWING A CATASTROPHIC EARTHQUAKE
6 THE 'RIPPLE EFFECT'
7 HOW DO CURRENT RELIEF POLICIES AFFECT RECOVERY EFFORTS?
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