Reducing the Fiscal and Economic Impact of Disasters

Reducing the fiscal and economic impact of disasters

​Examines the impact of natural catastrophes on government budgets and economic performance.

The paper shows that insurance:

  • can lower the economic and fiscal costs of natural disasters
  • transfer risk from taxpayers
  • speed recovery

The purpose of the paper is:

  • to support government efforts to help communities and citizens protect themselves from the effects of natural catastrophes
  • to promote a sound disaster risk management culture where natural disaster costs borne by taxpayers are minimized

Reducing the fiscal and economic impact of disasters 

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