Sea Level Rise and Urban Infrastructure

How exposed are cities to the threat of sea level rise? I quantify this exposure worldwide with a focus on urban infrastructure. I document three facts. First, Asian cities are highly exposed. Second, poorer cities and neighborhoods are less exposed. Third, exposure accelerates as sea level rise passes 1.5 meters.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
AEA Papers and Proceedings
Published
2025-05-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1257/pandp.20251081
Citations
4
Primary Topic
Coastal and Marine Dynamics
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
5.01
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Sea Level Rise and Urban Infrastructure

Allan Hsiao
4 citations
AEA Papers and Proceedings
Coastal and Marine Dynamics
5.01
article

Sea Level Rise and Urban Infrastructure

Allan Hsiao
article en
4 citations

Abstract

How exposed are cities to the threat of sea level rise? I quantify this exposure worldwide with a focus on urban infrastructure. I document three facts. First, Asian cities are highly exposed. Second, poorer cities and neighborhoods are less exposed. Third, exposure accelerates as sea level rise passes 1.5 meters.

AEA Papers and ProceedingsVol. 115
Stanford University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
Coastal and Marine Dynamics
5.01
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

Sea Level Rise and Urban Infrastructure — Allan Hsiao · AEA Papers and Proceedings (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS