The Economic Impacts of Drought on Communities in the US High Plains Aquifer Region: A Longitudinal Analysis from 1960-2014

Abstract

Historically, droughts have been known to have devastating impacts on human wellbeing, the ability to produce food, as well as hunt, gather, and carry out other social and economic activities. The development of modern... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Stephen Gasteyer (Michigan State University)
  2. Matthew Sanderson (Kansas State University/Iowa State University)

Topic Area

Natural Resources

Session

SID.51 » Resilience in Farm and Fishing Communities (15:45 - Saturday, 28th July, Clackamas)