An Analysis of the Economic and Institutional Factors Affecting Recovery by Local Governments from Huricanes
Description:
This dissertation examines the impact of major hurricanes on changes in GDP for counties in four states – Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. The analysis examines the effectiveness of intergovernmental financing for major hurricanes between 2000 and 2014. It also examines whether institutional proximity of the disaster management function to the Governor's Office and the career status of the director affect the speed of recovery from the disaster. The analysis also assesses the impact that…
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Date:
August 2016
Creator:
Short, Jesseca Elizabeth
Partner:
UNT Libraries