Hüsler, Joël Yves (2024). Essays in Environmental Economic History. (Thesis). Universität Bern, Bern

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Abstract

This dissertation examines the interplay between environmental shocks, economic adaptation and resilience in the British Caribbean during the colonial period, with a focus on Jamaica. Using novel datasets and advanced econometric techniques, this thesis investigates four key areas: the impact of hurricanes on school attendance and educational outcomes, the role of tropical storms in shaping banking operations, the influence of hurricanes as drivers of technological modernisation in sugar estates, and the impact of flood-induced market access disruptions on local economic activity. The findings highlight the profound and diverse impacts of natural disasters on economic and social systems, emphasising their role as both destructive forces and catalysts for change. This work contributes to environmental economic history by integrating geo-referenced data, storm impact models and historical records, providing insights into the enduring legacy of environmental challenges and the strategies used to cope with them.

Item Type:	Thesis
Dissertation Type:	Cumulative
Date of Defense:	5 December 2024
Subjects:	300 Social sciences, sociology & anthropology > 330 Economics
Institute / Center:	03 Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences > Department of Economics > Institute of Economics > Econometrics
Depositing User:	Sarah Stalder
Date Deposited:	14 Jan 2025 16:21
Last Modified:	14 Jan 2025 16:21
URI:	https://boristheses.unibe.ch/id/eprint/5730

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