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Risk, Shocks, and Human Development

Risk, Shocks, and Human Development On the Brink

2009

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Publisher's Synopsis

Sudden negative events are part of life, but some are more disastrous than others. This book analyzes the consequences of sudden negative shocks in the short and long term well being of people and how the policies implemented before, during and in the immediate aftermath of the event could help prevent these long lasting effects.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780230223905
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Pub date:
Edition: 2009
DEWEY: 362.1968521
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 385
Weight: 736g
Height: 240mm
Width: 160mm
Spine width: 26mm