The recent fire in Lāhainā, Hawaii has returned my attention to the question of how a town can recover from such extensive damage, if it is able to recover at all. During the 2022 AEA Summer Program, I collaborated with Gabriela Lahera Vázquez on a project that examined the aftermath of the Paradise, California fire. Unfortunately, we have yet to see any signs of recovery. The data from the
Chart of the Week: Fire Damage and Recovery
Chart of the Week: Fire Damage and Recovery
Chart of the Week: Fire Damage and Recovery
The recent fire in Lāhainā, Hawaii has returned my attention to the question of how a town can recover from such extensive damage, if it is able to recover at all. During the 2022 AEA Summer Program, I collaborated with Gabriela Lahera Vázquez on a project that examined the aftermath of the Paradise, California fire. Unfortunately, we have yet to see any signs of recovery. The data from the