@article{ref1,
title="Opening a Policy Window: The Costa Rican Hospital Retrofit and Seismic Insurance Programs 1986-1992",
journal="International journal of mass emergencies and disasters",
year="1994",
author="Lavell, A",
volume="12",
number="1",
pages="95-115",
abstract="In December 1986, the Costa Rican Social Security System formally initiated a seismic retrofit program for several of its principal hospitals as well as its administrative headquarters. Between 1983 and 1991, it also implemented a number of major changes in the seismic insurance coverage afforded its installations. Based on full access to internal documents and thirty-four in-depth interviews with key actors, the author examines the role of &quot;focusing&quot; disaster events and the financial, technical, professional, and ethical considerations behind these major innovations in earthquake protection policy.<p />",
language="",
issn="0280-7270",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}