August 23, 2006
Hurricane Katrina
Peter J. Boettke
Director, F. A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Mercatus Center scholars talk about their research analyzing the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. One year after the hurricane and the severe flooding from broken levees devastated New Orleans, they describe serious homeland security shortcomings. They and others discuss the crucial lessons learned for preparedness and response and the implications for other communities.
People Matter: The Social Element of Disaster Response and Recovery