The Economics of Natural and Unnatural Disasters 2008-09

The 2008/2009 Werner Sichel Lecture Series features six nationally and internationally recognized economists whose presentations will focus on the economic impacts generated by both natural and man-made disasters and the policy options that might reduce our vulnerability to these events. The series is directed by Professors William Kern and Christine Moser and is cosponsored by the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. All presentations are free and open to the public