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Money matters: Rapid post-earthquake financial decision-making

June 14, 2016

Post-earthquake financial decision-making is a realm beyond that of many people. In the immediate aftermath of a damaging earthquake, billions of dollars of relief, recovery, and insurance funds are in the balance through new financial instruments that allow those with resources to hedge against disasters and those at risk to limit their earthquake losses and receive funds for response and recovery.

Publication Year 2016
Title Money matters: Rapid post-earthquake financial decision-making
Authors David J. Wald, Guillermo Franco
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Natural Hazards Observer
Index ID 70189712
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Geologic Hazards Science Center