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The Impact of FEMA Reorganization: Implications for PolicyChristopher J. CoyneGeorge Mason University - Department of Economics Peter T. LeesonGeorge Mason University - Department of Economics Russell S. SobelThe Citadel - School of Business Administration February 26, 2009 Mercatus Policy Series, Policy Comment No. 24 Abstract: Prior to 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was an independent agency with direct congressional oversight. But in the wake of the September 11th attacks, FEMA was integrated into the newly-formed Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This merger, which severed the congressional influence over FEMA's decision making, brought about changes in how FEMA allocates disaster-relief funds. This policy comment discusses the impact and implications of FEMA's move to DHS. Understanding how this merger affected the federal government's disaster-relief decision making is important when considering future decisions to reorganize existing government agencies.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 15 Keywords: FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, disaster relief working papers seriesDate posted: February 26, 2009 ; Last revised: October 6, 2009Suggested CitationContact Information
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