Hazus-MH Can Analyze Potential Loss Estimates of a Community Based

question 15

True/False

Hazus-MH can analyze potential loss estimates of a community based on economic loss such as job reduction, business interruption, repair and reconstruction costs.

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Definitions:

Labor Supplied

The total hours of work that workers are willing to offer at a given wage rate.

Hourly Wage Rate

The amount of money paid for each hour of work.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of the next best alternative forgone as a result of making a decision.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods.