Natural Disaster

Conversations with Howard

Conversations with Howard

Talking with Howard Kunreuther about his work—including one of his last books—always meant gaining new insights.

A Legacy in the Economics of Natural Disaster Risk Management

A Legacy in the Economics of Natural Disaster Risk Management

Howard Kunreuther made significant advances in the economics of natural disaster risk management at the same time that he inspired other scholars.

Improving Disaster Relief

Improving Disaster Relief

Scholars discuss reforming federal disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Building Disaster Resilience in Rural Communities

Building Disaster Resilience in Rural Communities

Report outlines why rural communities susceptible to natural disasters need more federal resources.

Who Pays a Premium for Natural Disasters?

Who Pays a Premium for Natural Disasters?

Scholars question the sustainability of homeowner insurance regulation in the face of climate change.

Inequalities in Natural Disaster Regulation

Inequalities in Natural Disaster Regulation

Certain communities may face disproportionate harms in the wake of natural disasters.

Building for Disaster

Building for Disaster

Data show that more stringent building codes deliver benefits greatly exceeding their costs.