Limited knowledge and insurance protection : implications for natural hazard policy.
Material type: TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: MAR 1977Description: xxiv, 493p., 5 appendices, 36 figs, 95 tabs, 138 refsReport number: ATA7303064A03; GI-39587; NSF/RA-770117; PB 270 524Subject(s): Subject: Examines the factors that induce individuals to protect themselves voluntarily against the consequences of low probability events such as floods or earthquakes. 2,055 homeowners residing in 43 areas in 13 states subject to coastal or riverine flooding and 1,066 in 18 earthquake-prone areas of California. Controlled laboratory experiments related to insurance purchase decisions are also conducted.Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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In two sections: Section 1: Chapt.1-6; Section 2: Chapt.7-11 and appendices
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Examines the factors that induce individuals to protect themselves voluntarily against the consequences of low probability events such as floods or earthquakes. 2,055 homeowners residing in 43 areas in 13 states subject to coastal or riverine flooding and 1,066 in 18 earthquake-prone areas of California. Controlled laboratory experiments related to insurance purchase decisions are also conducted.
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