Man Versus Nature
IMF Podcasts, March 20, 2014
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- Man Versus Nature
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Bibliographic details
- Published: March 20, 2014
Episode overview
- Title: Man Versus Nature
- Date: March 20, 2014
- Theme: The frequency of natural disasters has increased, with poorer countries more likely to be affected; IMF economists argue that the right policies can soften their devastating impact.
- Photo caption: Post-Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines. People in developing economies are more likely to live in high-risk areas (photo: Czeasar Dancel/Corbis).
Participants and production
- Featured expert:
- Nicole Laframboise, Deputy Division Chief, IMF’s Western Hemisphere Department
- Production team:
- Bruce Edwards, International Monetary Fund — produces the IMF podcast program; award-winning audio producer and journalist who has covered armed conflicts, social unrest, and natural disasters.
- Rhoda Metcalfe — independent journalist and audio producer.
Key findings and claims
- The frequency of natural disasters has increased.
- Poorer countries are more likely to be affected by natural disasters than developed countries.
- IMF economists argue that appropriate policies can soften the devastating impact of natural disasters.
Distribution platforms
- Libsyn
- Spotify
- YouTube
- Soundcloud
- Apple