Which of the Following Is an Example of a Counterproductive

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a counterproductive governmental policy to mitigate natural disasters?

• A) relocating homes to less hazardous regions after an event
• B) monitoring stream behavior and flow, providing a false sense of security
• C) providing disaster assistance without a large cost-sharing component
• D) forbidding uninsured casualty losses from being deducted from a disaster victim's income taxes
• E) using computer models to determine risk levels and loss potential

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