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Economic Activities and Regional Correlation During Economic and Natural Disasters

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Life is characterized by risks of different features and origins. Examining the economic and natural disasters that have occurred in Japan in the past decades, we show that regional relationships strengthen during chaotic moments, such as the Lehman Brothers collapse, the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Moreover, we find that business prospects are a good predictor of labor market conditions, and employment opportunities deteriorate more severely when regions are highly correlated. Our study indicates the side effect of market integration and the relevance of regional economic centers in cushioning nationwide economic and natural shocks.

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  • Nagayasu, Jun, 2020. "Economic Activities and Regional Correlation During Economic and Natural Disasters," MPRA Paper 103084, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    Lehman Brothers collapse; Great East Japan Earthquake; COVID-19; regional heterogeneity; regional correlation;
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    • R1 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics

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