Underestimating Homes in Floodplains

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Homes in Floodplains Are Overvalued by Nearly $44 Billion.

Analysis of sales data and flood risk data over two decades indicates that housing markets fail to fully account for information about flood risk. The findings suggest that policies to improve risk communication could influence market outcomes.

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