Are we on time? Bibliometric analysis of natural disasters and their financial effects.

Abstract Natural disasters have increased both in frequency and severity, but research related to their effects on the financial market has not. Through a bibliometric approach, we seek to examine the current state and trend of scientific research related to the financial effects of natural disasters. We find evidence that, the Paris Agreement in 2014 and COVID-19 in 2020, have boosted the growth of research of this type. However, if we consider the multiplier effect of climate change on natural disasters, it could be that this growth is insufficient, therefore, it is urgent to maintain it, without forgetting the deepening of this type of research. This could provide guidance in the creation of more and better financial tools to face these future natural disasters.