Effect of objective risk on key actor support for seismic mitigation policy

This article investigates the policy formulation process related to seismic hazard mitigation. A preemergent policy climate is identified by focusing on key actors, assessments of seismic risk, and policy alternatives. Two major factors were found to affect key actor support for policy development:...

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Published in:Environmental management (New York) 1987-01, Vol.11 (1), p.77-86
Main Authors: Mushkatel, Alvin H., Nigg, Joanne M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This article investigates the policy formulation process related to seismic hazard mitigation. A preemergent policy climate is identified by focusing on key actors, assessments of seismic risk, and policy alternatives. Two major factors were found to affect key actor support for policy development: (a) the objective risk to which their constituent community is exposed, and (b) their elective of appointive position at the local level of government.
ISSN:0364-152X
1432-1009
DOI:10.1007/BF01867182