The Mitigation of Socio-natural Hazards through Smart Insurance Contracts
Summary of Doctoral Thesis
Andrea Jonathan Pagano, Riga Technical University, Latvia
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7408-5332
This Doctoral Thesis delves into insurance’s multifaceted and multidisciplinary role in protecting individuals, communities, and societies against the financial burdens of socio-natural disasters. The research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic mechanisms through which insurance functions as a risk transfer and risk reduction instrument, examining its potential for influencing disaster preparedness, resilience, and urban-societal adaptation. The research investigates the evolving role of disaster insurance, including the challenges and opportunities it presents in the face of an increasingly unpredictable climate.
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Defence date | 27.03.2024. |
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Pages | 49 |
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Publisher | RTU Press |
Country of Publication | Latvia |