The Dominican Republic is highly exposed to adverse natural events putting the country at risk of losing hard-won economic, social, and environmental gains due to the impacts of disasters. This study uses monthly nightlight composites in conjunction with a wind field model to econometrically estimate the impact of tropical cyclones on local economic activity in the Dominican Republic since 1992. It is found that the negative impact of storms lasts...
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2017/12/14
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政策研究报告
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WPS8275
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2017/12/14
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Disclosed
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The impact of hurricane strikes on short-term local economic activity : evidence from nightlight images in the Dominican Republic
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tropical cyclone