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Do disasters stimulate economic growth?

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Questioning the economic stimulus of disasters: researchers investigate the costs and benefits of disasters, particularly in the recovery phase. On the one hand, some argue there is an economic boost only post-disaster; on the other, some argue such economic boosts support long-term mitigation.

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