The Economic Consequences of a Catastrophic Earthquake
| Author | : National Research Council |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 197 |
| Release | : 1992-02-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780309046398 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0309046394 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Economic Consequences of a Catastrophic Earthquake by : National Research Council
Download or read book The Economic Consequences of a Catastrophic Earthquake written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1992-02-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
