Natural disasters, economic development, and humanitarian aid

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The incidence of natural disasters, where they strike, and their development over time are discussed. People are more affected in low- or middle-income countries and are more likely to receive international relief for natural disaster. Determinants and targets of humanitarian aid are discussed.

Europe, Organizational history, Asia, Public affairs, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Africa, Disaster Aid, Disaster Relief & Insurance, Social aspects, Economic aspects, Powers and duties, Location, Natural disasters, Disaster relief, America, Casualties, Disaster victims, Report, United States. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance

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Heuristics and biases in retirement savings behavior

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Employees decision on whether to enroll in retirement plans, how much to contribute and how to invest are discussed. Education and plan design as a means of increasing enrollment in retirement plans, as well as comparison between defined benefit and defined contribution plans, are discussed.

Pension, health, and welfare funds, Pension Funds, Stock Ownership Plans, Employee-Owned Corps, Company investment, Investments, Comparative analysis, Defined benefit plans, Retirees, Defined contribution plans, Employee stock ownership plans

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Are you sure you're saving enough for retirement?

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How much wealth one should own in order to smooth consumption through retirement is discussed. Life-cycle model and ESPlanner are used in the computation of retirement income. The impact of interest rate on required life-cycle wealth accumulation is presented.

Interest Rates, Models, Influence, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Retirement income, Baby boom generation

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