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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Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
International Monetary Fund,
2020.
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Series: | IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ;
No. 2020/003 |
Online Access: | Full text available on IMF |