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The Effect of Natural Disasters on Economic Activity in Us Counties: A Century of Data

Published May 1, 2017 · L. Boustan, Matthew E. Kahn, P. Rhode

Urban Economics & Regional Studies eJournal

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Study Snapshot

Severe natural disasters increase out-migration rates by 1.5 percentage points and lower housing prices/rents by 2.5-5.0 percent, while milder disasters have a smaller but increasing migration response.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

The Effect of Natural Disasters on Economic Activity in Us Counties: A Century of Data

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