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We explore the effect of (big) shocks on the allocation of (bilateral) aid using natural disasters as natural experiments. We find that aid commitment statistically significantly increases following ...

The study found that earlier warnings, improved evacuation guidance, and public communication systems increased public trust and helped residents evacuate before dangerous storm-surge flooding ...