We explore the effect of (big) shocks on the allocation of (bilateral) aid using natural disasters as natural experiments. We find that aid commitment statistically significantly increases following ...

Natural disasters are inevitable, but humanitarian and economic losses are determined largely by policy preferences and institutional underpinnings that shape the quality of public infrastructure ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. A new study by DJC Law sought to identify the most dangerous ...

Finding a place to call home where you don't have to constantly worry about natural disasters is a relief for many. Living in an area that's less prone to such calamities can mean peace of mind and ...