00570nam a2200097Ia 4500245005100000260000900051300001200060520035900072583001900431650002200450 aThe macroeconomic pattern of natural disasters c2004 ap. 8-11 aNotes that hurricanes have a definite economic and, more precisely, macroeconomic pattern in terms of their impact and effects. States that the estimation of the financing gap, and the orientation and specific objectives of the reconstruction process are two important issues related to the macroeconomic impact of natural disasters and their aftermath. c10/12/05kJOYD aNATURAL DISASTERS