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The Economics of Natural Disasters in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
The IMF’s latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa dedicates an entire chapter on what a drought, an earthquake or a pandemic can do to a country’s economy. In this podcast, lead authors Marshall Mills and Vimal Thakoor say natural disasters have a much bigger impact in sub-Saharan Africa than any other region. Contributors: Marshall Mills: Economist and Mission Chief for Madagascar, IMF African Department. Vimal Thakoor: Economist, IMF African Department.
Released:
Nov 16, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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