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Grossi, P., Kunreuther, H., Windeler, D. (2005). An Introduction to Catastrophe Models and Insurance. In: Grossi, P., Kunreuther, H. (eds) Catastrophe Modeling: A New Approach to Managing Risk. Catastrophe Modeling, vol 25. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-23129-3_2
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