Yasuyuki, SAWADA; BHATTCHARYAY, Rima; Tomoaki, KOTERA - Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI) - 2011
In recent decades, the world has faced an increasing number of natural and man-made disasters. Such disasters include tsunamis, earthquakes, the current ongoing financial crisis, terrorism, riots, and wars. These disasters generate tremendous social and economic costs, especially for the poor in...