Natural Disaster Insurance for Sovereigns : Issues, Challenges and Optimality /

Natural disasters are a source of economic risks in many countries, especially in smaller and lower-income states, and ex-ante preparedness is needed to manage the risks. The paper discusses sovereign experience with disaster insurance as a key instrument to mitigate the risks; proposes ways to judg...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cebotari, Aliona
Other Authors: Youssef, Karim
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2020.
Series:IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2020/003
Online Access:Full text available on IMF