Water plus what? On the politics of addition in the good economy of climate adaptation

Daniel Nordstrand Frantzen (2025) Valuation Studies, 12(1), pp. 16-39. Open access Abstract. In this article, I trace the transformation of climate adaptation in Denmark into a good economy. Empirically, I explore a shift in rainwater management from building sewers underground to making cheaper solutions on the surface. Moreover, these solutions are expected not only to handle rainwater but also to “add value,” particularly recreational value. I call this approach the politics of addition, ...