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Church Membership Contributed Significantly to Economic Recovery After Hurricane Katrina, Study Finds
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Church membership contributed significantly to economic recovery after Hurricane Katrina, study finds
Katrina and other hurricanes caused devastating damage in the southeastern U.S. in the summer of 2005. A study by the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) shows that in the years following the disaster, establishments in counties with higher rates of church membership saw a significantly stronger recovery in terms of productivity.
The UCC remembers Hurricane Katrina with a special litany: Prayers and a look back to 2005 - United Church of Christ
It was 20 years ago this month when monster storm Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and thousands of other cities and towns across the region along the Gulf Coast. Many who experienced the disaster firsthand say they will never forget… The post The UCC remembers Hurricane Katrina with a special litany: Prayers and a look back to 2005 appeared first on United Church of Christ.
New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region are marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. With damages estimated at approximately $200 billion in today's dollars, Katrina remains the costliest storm in U.S. history. In areas with a high Christian population, the economy recovered better.
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