  | Natural-disaster shocks and the fiscal stance of countries
Government deficits often rise in the aftermath of natural disasters – especially in poor countries and with limited insurance penetration.
Working Paper 5564, Feb. 2011 |
   | When do governments require earthquake resilient construction?Â
Mortality is higher at any level of quake propensity when governments have fewer incentives to provide public goods.
Working Paper 5182, Jan. 2010 |
 | The Wrath of God: Macroeconomic Costs of Natural Disasters
The process of global climate change has been associated with an increase in the frequency of climatic disasters. Yet, there is still little systematic evidence on the macroeconomic costs of these episodes.
Working Paper September 2009 |
  | The Growth Aftermath of Natural Disasters
Tracing the yearly response of gross domestic product growth - both aggregated and disaggregated into its agricultural and non-agricultural components - this paper provides a description of the macroeconomnic aftermath of four types of natural disasters - droughts, floods, earthquakes, and storms.
Working Paper July 2009 |
  | Natural Disasters and Growth – Going beyond the Averages
The effect of natural disasters on economic growth remains unclear, with some studies reporting negative, and others indicating no, or even positive effects. These seemingly contradictory findings can be reconciled by exploring the effects of natural disasters on growth separately by disaster and economic sector.
Working Paper June 2009 |
   | Macroeconomic costs of natural disasters often sizableÂ
Estimates the short and long-run impact of climatic and other disasters on a country’s GDP.
Working Paper 5039, Sep. 2009 |
   | Growth impact of natural disasters varies
Describes the macroeconomic aftermath of four types of natural disasters: droughts, floods, earthquakes, and storms.
Working Paper 5002, July 2009 |
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