How do earthquakes shape economic behavior?

Research shows how a disaster can impact an economy beyond the simple rebuilding process. The Sichuan earthquake induced a lifestyle shift in households toward greater spending and a structural shift of the economy away from industrial production.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Chen, Kevin Z., Filipski, Mateusz J., Zhang, Xiaobo
Format: Opinion Piece
Language:Inglés
Published: 2019
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/147141
Description
Summary:Research shows how a disaster can impact an economy beyond the simple rebuilding process. The Sichuan earthquake induced a lifestyle shift in households toward greater spending and a structural shift of the economy away from industrial production.