Stochastic Weather Generators (SWGs) try to replicate the stochastic patterns of climatological variables characterized …, conventional SWGs usually typify weather variables with not always justified probability distributions assuming linear dependence … replication of stochastic weather patterns. The semiparametric copula-based SWG introduces more exibility allowing researcher to …

This paper deals with the effect of (i) damage experience from extreme weather events and (ii) expectations concerning …. The effect of experienced weather events on SWB of the heads of the households is only significant for heat waves; not for … weather experiences are quantified. It becomes apparent that the indirect effect is significant but small compared to the …