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Lessons for rebuilding Ukraine from economic recoveries after natural disasters

GLOBAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE MAGAZINE
July 16, 2025
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Although the source and duration of the destruction differ, wars and natural disasters disrupt economies in similar ways. This column examines the effects of natural disasters and the impact of government rebuilding policies by focusing on the impacts of Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico in 2017. The findings underscore how the scale and design […]

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Hiroshima: Resilience of city structure after the atomic bombing

GLOBAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE MAGAZINE
June 16, 2025
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Cities have faced a host of shocks throughout history, including earthquakes, hurricanes, coastal flooding, and storm surges, as well as wartime destruction, such as in the current Russia-Ukraine conflict. This column looks at one of the most dramatic events in history, the atomic bombing of the city of Hiroshima in Japan, to explore the mechanisms […]