RESUMO
Data and basic knowledge gained from postearthquake investigation conducted under the auspices of the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP) have advanced the state - of - knowledge and state od practice in earthquake engineering. These advances have led to significant changes in public policy, focused research and accelerated the adoption of improved mitigation, preparedness, emergency response, and recovery measures in communities throughout the United Stated. Many countries throughout the world have benefited from investigations made during the past decade (AU)
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Terremotos , 34661 , Planejamento em Desastres , Pesquisa , Estados Unidos , Transferência de Experiência , Educação , Ensino , RetroalimentaçãoRESUMO
The paper discusses some of the postulated economic impacts of earthquakes that have formed the supporting rationale for legislative proposals made to establish a national earthquake insurance program. Economic aspects of earthquakes and past earthquakes are discussed to see whether they collaborate these bases. The economic recovery from earthquakes is also discussed in order to identify appropriate policy areas under which earthquake insurance might be considered (AU)
