Tatyana Deryugina

Tatyana Deryugina, a leading expert on the economics of natural disasters, sheds light on the growing impact of climate change on disaster frequency and resilience. She discusses how communities respond economically to crises like Hurricane Katrina, revealing surprising trends in recovery and income. The conversation highlights the relationship between charitable giving and disaster impact, as well as the challenges facing the insurance market. Deryugina emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of risk and innovative responses to these increasingly common events.