Reducing earthquake risk : alternative policy processes.

By:

Porter, Alan L

Contributor(s):

Rossini, Frederick A [jt. auth.]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 1987Description: 11 p. : ill., mapSubject: Developing effective environmental policies involves diverse parties-at-interest in complex, long-term relationships. This paper addresses policies to mitigate risks to structures from earthquakes in the Southeastern United States. This problem is characterized by a lack of perceived risk, despite expert consensus that a substantial physical risk exists. First presented is a general model of the environmental policy actions that might be taken. This model is then used to weigh a dozen alternative policy strategies that have been advocated in certain contexts. It is concluded that a limited set of strategies offer promise for this "10% risk; 10% solution" situation.

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Reprinted from Project appraisal; Vol 2, No 4; p. 210-220

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Developing effective environmental policies involves diverse parties-at-interest in complex, long-term relationships. This paper addresses policies to mitigate risks to structures from earthquakes in the Southeastern United States. This problem is characterized by a lack of perceived risk, despite expert consensus that a substantial physical risk exists. First presented is a general model of the environmental policy actions that might be taken. This model is then used to weigh a dozen alternative policy strategies that have been advocated in certain contexts. It is concluded that a limited set of strategies offer promise for this "10% risk; 10% solution" situation.

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