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The Economic Consequences of a Catastrophic Earthquake : Proceedings of a Forum

By National Research Council; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; Commission on Engineering

Book information

Publisher
National Academies Press
Year
1992
ISBN
9780309566117, 9780309046398
LCC
HC107.C23.D453 1992
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (4725768 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
196\196
Time added
2023-08-12 17:35:43
Disasters -- Economic aspects -- California -- Con

Description

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.

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