Flood control alternatives and the economics of flood protection
- 1 June 1967
- journal article
- Published by American Geophysical Union (AGU) in Water Resources Research
- Vol. 3 (2) , 345-357
- https://doi.org/10.1029/wr003i002p00345
Abstract
This paper discusses and compares the economic effects of alternative programs for coping with flood losses. Special emphasis is placed on the use of flood insurance. Also, the measurement of land‐enhancement benefits is discussed in some detail. (Key words: Economics; flood control; insurance)Keywords
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