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This paper analyzes the association between climate change variables and the incidence of intense... more This paper analyzes the association between climate change variables and the incidence of intense hydro meteorological disasters within a framework that include global and local climate variables as well as socio-economic factors that aggravate disasters. We have shown that atmospheric carbon dioxide accumulation significantly increases hydro meteorological disasters and that the losses of human capital caused by such disasters induce significant negative effects on the rate of economic growth. A distinctive feature of this research is that the statistical-econometric analysis used considers all reported significant climate-related disasters during the period 1970-2013 in 184 countries, instead of focusing merely on selected disasters, periods or countries as most previous research has done.

Climate Change and Natural Disasters

Multilateral Banks and The Development Process, 2017

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2013

the third largest metropolitan center in the world. ' To- othes Ee ado Pannesc (18) s iannes... more the third largest metropolitan center in the world. ' To- othes Ee ado Pannesc (18) s ianneschi, day some of the most urgent problems of the urban others, Esteves and G Lanneschi (1980); Gianneschi, environment are found here, particularly in the highly Junior, and Salvador g1979); Licco, Oda, and Galvao industrialized sections of the Greater Sao Paulo Metro- World Bank. politan Area (GSP). Air pollutant discharges in the GsP currently amount to 8,000 tons daily. Carbon monoxide constitutes 65 Pollution: Problems and Policies percent of the emissions, sulfur dioxides 13 percent, hydrocarbons 10 percent, particulates 7 percent, and Until the early 1970s Brazilian policymakers tended nitrogen oxides 5 percent. In 1978 daily air quality to opt for environmental damage in the pursuit of eco- standards were exceeded 299 times for carbon monox-nomic growth and competitiveness in international ide, 121 times for particulate matter, and 17 times for markets. As pollution grew, however,...

This Evaluation Brief is a product of the staff of the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) of the ... more This Evaluation Brief is a product of the staff of the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) of the World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of the World Bank or IEG concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Rights and Permissions The material in this publication is copyrighted. Copying and/or transmitting portions or all of this work without permission may be a violation of applicable law. IEG encourages the dissemination of its work and will normally grant permission to reproduce

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SSRN Electronic Journal, 2015

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2013

Economic Evaluation of Sustainable Development, 2019

New Delhi (June). Processed, 2000

Page 1. 1 Trends in World Poverty Ideology and Research By Surjit S. Bhalla * First draft, June... more Page 1. 1 Trends in World Poverty Ideology and Research By Surjit S. Bhalla * First draft, June 19, 2000; revised June 28, 2000 *President, Oxus Research and Investments. Discussions with Montek Ahluwalia, Yves Balcer ...

comments and suggestions, and the Bank’s Research Committee for providing a part of the funding. ... more comments and suggestions, and the Bank’s Research Committee for providing a part of the funding. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed here are those of the authors. They do not necessarily represent the views of the World Bank, its Executive Directors or the countries they represent. Comments and questions should be sent to the corresponding authors, Yan Wang at ywang2@worldbank.org and/or Xibo Fan at

Climate Change and Natural Disasters

Multilateral Banks and The Development Process, 2017

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2013

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2015

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2013

Economic Evaluation of Sustainable Development, 2019

New Delhi (June). Processed, 2000