An Analysis of the Economic and Institutional Factors Affecting Recovery by Local Governments from Huricanes

• Main Author: Short, Jesseca Elizabeth
• Other Authors: Bland, Robert L.
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: University of North Texas 2016
• Subjects: Economic Recovery; Hurricanes; Institutional Factors
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc862865/

This dissertation examines the impact of major hurricanes on changes in GDP for counties in four states – Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. The analysis examines the effectiveness of intergovernmental financing for major hurricanes between 2000 and 2014. It also examines whether institutional proximity of the disaster management function to the Governor's Office and the career status of the director affect the speed of recovery from the disaster. The analysis also assesses the impact that a counties's prior experience at dealing with disasters has on the speed of recovery.