Cost‐Benefit Analysis of Flood‐Plain Zoning
Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 114, Issue 3
Abstract
The economic yield of a flood‐plain zoning program is measured by cost‐benefit analysis. The methodology entails the use of a probabilistic hydroeconomic model to evaluate expected flood damages with and without zoning. The application shows that this type of program, albeit cost‐effective overall, may be unacceptable for various reasons to the various parties involved.
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Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 114 • Issue 3 • May 1988
Pages: 326 - 334
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Copyright © 1988 ASCE.
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Published online: May 1, 1988
Published in print: May 1988
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