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Understanding the economic and financial impacts of natural disasters Charlotte Benson, Edward J. Clay 0 Resenhas World Bank Publications, 2004 - 119 páginas This study examines the short and long term economic and financial effects of natural disasters and the problems they pose for long-term development. It draws on evidence from studies of Bangladesh, Dominica, Malawi and southern Africa to explore macroeconomic and development issues, including the factors that contribute to underlying sensitivities, and opportunities for improving the economic management of risk and disasters.