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  "title": "Man Versus Nature",
  "publication": "IMF Podcasts, March 20, 2014",
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  "summary": "People in developing economies are more likely to live in high-risk areas (photo: Czeasar Dancel/Corbis) - Man Versus Nature In This Episode The frequency of natural disasters has increased, and it’s usually poorer countries that are more affected than the developed.",
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      "content": "- Title: Man Versus Nature\n- Date: March 20, 2014\n- 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.\n- Photo caption: Post-Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines. People in developing economies are more likely to live in high-risk areas (photo: Czeasar Dancel/Corbis)."
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      "content": "- Featured expert:\n  - Nicole Laframboise, Deputy Division Chief, IMF’s Western Hemisphere Department\n- Production team:\n  - 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.\n  - Rhoda Metcalfe — independent journalist and audio producer."
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      "content": "- The frequency of natural disasters has increased.\n- Poorer countries are more likely to be affected by natural disasters than developed countries.\n- IMF economists argue that appropriate policies can soften the devastating impact of natural disasters."
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