Natural disasters are a source of economic risks in many countries, especially in smaller and lower-income states, and ex-ante preparedness is needed to manage the risks. The paper discusses sovereign ...

The global number of internally displaced people worldwide skyrocketed to a record high of 83.4 million in 2024, according to ...

Residents wade along a flooded road during rescue operations in the Cagayan valley region, northern Philippines. Source: Philippine Coast Guard ...

“A natural disaster in Lake Tahoe, or Mt. Charleston, or the Las Vegas Strip impacts Nevada’s economy,” said a 2020 PUC order. The Bureau of Consumer Protection estimated that so far during ...