ABSTRACT

This book explores the nature of the earthquake hazard and the availability of insurance and reports on a longitudinal study of homeowners in four California counties to chart their growing concern with earthquakes.

chapter 1|14 pages

Natural Hazards

chapter 2|14 pages

Earthquake Hazards

chapter 4|12 pages

The 1993 Study

chapter 6|9 pages

Adoption of Earthquake Insurance

chapter 7|15 pages

Co-Variates of Earthquake Insurance

chapter 8|19 pages

Perceived Risk

chapter 9|12 pages

Results of Longitudinal Study

chapter 10|4 pages

Policy Implications