How natural disasters benefit rich people but make the poor poorer – an illustrated story

Wang Xulin

Government programs that help people recover their wealth after natural disasters end up reinforcing inequality

People who are already comfortably well-off are more likely to get assistance after a natural disaster.
People who are already comfortably well-off are more likely to get assistance after a natural disaster. Illustration: Wang Xulin/The Guardian
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