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The Impact of Risk Transfer Instruments: An Analysis of Model Cities

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Catastrophe Modeling: A New Approach to Managing Risk

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Kunreuther, H., Kleindorfer, P., G, P. (2005). The Impact of Risk Transfer Instruments: An Analysis of Model Cities. In: Grossi, P., Kunreuther, H. (eds) Catastrophe Modeling: A New Approach to Managing Risk. Catastrophe Modeling, vol 25. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-23129-3_9

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