Natural disasters and their economic and social impact / J. Roberto Jovel.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Jovel, J. Roberto (José Roberto), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic and Social Development.

Local Subjects:

Economic and Social Development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (13 pages)

Contained In:

CEPAL Review Vol. 1989, no. 38, p. 133-145 1989:38<133 16840348

Place of Publication:

New York : United Nations, 1989.

System Details:

data file

Summary:

This paper identifies the effects of natural disasters on economic development and living conditions in the Latin American and Caribbean region. On the basis of quantitative analyses and undertaken to assess the damage caused by the main natural disasters which have occurred in the region during the past 16 years, the author justifies the undertaking of preventive, planning and preparedness measures to reduce the impact of disasters.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed May 1, 2017).

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