Economic Analysis of a Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake

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A Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake would severely disrupt the physical and economic systems throughout the Pacific Northwest. ECONorthwest partnered with the Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization to better understand the scope and scale of economic disruption in the Portland metropolitan region following an earthquake event. Using data and economic models of business response to disruption following disasters, the report outlines the contours of how economic impacts would manifest, how effects would be distributed across populations. It provides insights for business owners and policy makers about how to design more resilient preparedness, response, and recovery plans to minimize economic disruption.

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Economic Analysis of a Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake