R Street Institute Study Calls for A Stop in Development in Flood-Prone Regions

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The threat of sea-level rise should force policymakers to rethink policies that encourage development in flood-prone regions, like the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In a new policy study, R Street Director of Finance, Insurance and Trade R.J. Lehmann makes the case that the NFIP should cease writing coverage for new construction in 100-year floodplains… Continue reading R Street Institute Study Calls for A Stop in Development in Flood-Prone Regions