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The Economics of Climate Change Adaptation in Coastal Cities

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A one-meter sea-level rise could cost the world's coastal cities up to $1 trillion annually in flood damages by 2050, yet many cities are already investing in adaptation because the cost of doing nothing is higher.

Why this is interesting

How do cities decide whether to build a sea wall or retreat from the coast? The answer lies in economics, not just engineering.