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Risk, Shocks, and Human Development

On the Brink
By:R. Fuentes-Nieva
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9780230223905
eText ISBN:9780230274129
Edition:0
Copyright:2010
Format:Page Fidelity

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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.