The Role Of Cost-Benefit Analysis In Evaluating Mitigation Measures For Natural Disasters

This chapter discusses the role of cost-benefit analysis in evaluating mitigation measures It analyses the types of mitigation measures that can reduce the physical damage from hurricanes, flood, and earthquake and the costs of these measures. The chapter also discusses the current operation of several insurance programs for providing coverage against natural hazards in the United States and other countries (France, Great Britain and Japan).