This review examines the literature on the welfare impacts of infrastructure disruptions. There is widespread evidence … that households suffer from the consequences of a lack of infrastructure reliability, and that being connected to the grid … is not sufficient to close the infrastructure gap. Disruptions and irregular service have adverse effects on household …

From serving our most basic needs to enabling our most ambitious ventures in trade and technology, infrastructure … understanding infrastructure resilience—the ability of infrastructure systems to function and meet users’ needs during and after a … natural shock—and it makes an economic case for building more resilient infrastructure. Lifelines concludes by identifying …

"This report lays out a framework for understanding infrastructure resilience - the ability of infrastructure systems …

-- Infrastructure disruptions are a drag on people and economies -- More resilient infrastructure assets pay for themselves -- Making … infrastructure more resilient requires a consistent strategy -- Notes -- References -- 1 Resilient Infrastructure: A Lifeline for … Resilient Infrastructure Is Harming People and Firms -- 2 Infrastructure Disruptions Are a Barrier to Thriving Firms …

This review examines the literature on the welfare impacts of infrastructure disruptions. There is widespread evidence … that households suffer from the consequences of a lack of infrastructure reliability, and that being connected to the grid … is not sufficient to close the infrastructure gap. Disruptions and irregular service have adverse effects on household …

This paper explores the benefits and the costs of strengthening infrastructure assets to make them more resilient …, reducing the repair costs and infrastructure disruptions caused by natural hazards. Strengthening infrastructure assets in low … billion and $65 billion a year, i.e. 3 percent of baseline infrastructure investment needs. The uncertainty pertaining to the …

This paper explores the benefits and the costs of strengthening infrastructure assets to make them more resilient …, reducing the repair costs and infrastructure disruptions caused by natural hazards. Strengthening infrastructure assets in low … billion dollar and 65 billion dollar a year, id est 3 percent of baseline infrastructure investment needs. The uncertainty …