Weathering Storms : Understanding the Impact of Natural Disasters in Central America
In the past decades, natural disasters have caused substantial human and economic losses in Central America, with strong adverse impacts on gross domestic product per capita, income, and poverty reduction. This study provides a regional perspective on the short-term impact of hurricane windstorms on...
Main Authors: | Ishizawa, Oscar A., Miranda, Juan Jose |
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Format: | Journal Article |
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Springer
2018
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10986/30425 |
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