| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7473899 | International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠In historical perspective disasters produce minor effect on economic growth. ⺠Modern economy is increasingly vulnerable to natural hazards and disasters' impact. ⺠Disasters affect more the developing than rich economies with Russia being in the middle. ⺠Disaster risk reduction should be mainstreamed into development strategies. ⺠Increasing direct government involvement in disaster risk reduction is imperative.
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Authors
Boris Porfiriev,