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Presented By: Department of Economics

Economic Consequences of Natural Disasters:\\ The Impact of Hurricane Harvey on Local Retail and Consumer Welfare

Eric Lewis, Texas A&M University

Economic Consequences of Natural Disasters:\\ The Impact of Hurricane Harvey on Local Retail and Consumer Welfare Economic Consequences of Natural Disasters:\\ The Impact of Hurricane Harvey on Local Retail and Consumer Welfare
Economic Consequences of Natural Disasters:\\ The Impact of Hurricane Harvey on Local Retail and Consumer Welfare
We examine the impact of Hurricane Harvey on retail businesses and consumers. Using granular data on flooding and card expenditures, we show that Harvey-induced flooding caused a modest increase in establishment exit. Using a model of consumer demand, we find that Harvey-induced exits reduced consumer welfare by less than 2% on average, but that welfare decreased by more than 12% in the hardest-hit census tracts. We discuss how to optimally allocate business aid after natural disasters.
Economic Consequences of Natural Disasters:\\ The Impact of Hurricane Harvey on Local Retail and Consumer Welfare Economic Consequences of Natural Disasters:\\ The Impact of Hurricane Harvey on Local Retail and Consumer Welfare
Economic Consequences of Natural Disasters:\\ The Impact of Hurricane Harvey on Local Retail and Consumer Welfare

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