| Description |
v, 143 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction / William Kern -- Market and government failure in insuring and mitigating national catastrophes : how long-term contracts can help / Howard C. Kunreuther and Erwann O. Michel-Kerjan -- Expectations and unexpected consequences of public policy toward natural and man-made disasters / Anthony M. Yezer -- The economics of disaster : retrospect and prospect / Hal Cochrane -- Private solutions to public disasters : self-reliance and social resilience / Peter J. Boettke and Daniel J. Smith -- The socioeconomic impact of tornadoes / Daniel Sutter and Kevin M. Simmons |
| Notes |
The papers in this volume were presented at the 2008-2009 Werner Sichel Lecture-seminar Series held at Western Michigan University |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Disasters -- Economic aspects.
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| Author |
Kern, William S., 1952-
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W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research.
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| LC no. |
2010010590 |
| ISBN |
0880993626 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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0880993634 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780880993623 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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9780880993630 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
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