Amsterdam is an interesting example. Is Amsterdam asking anyone else to subsidize them? From what I've read they made a conscious decision that the pumping, levees and related was worth the cost of the extra acres of land they provided.

New Orleans seems to be arguing that it only makes sense if 75% of it is paid by someone else... forever.

>Is Amsterdam asking anyone else to subsidize them?

Depending on your point of view maybe half the world did, one way or another. Though I really shouldn't point fingers, being British.

a lot of of economic activity in NL is below sea level. No, Amsterdam did not directly pay for it. But yes, the most profitable regions contributed the most.

As usual, it's complicated. It's a system, part of which is centuries old. Amsterdam is just 1 city.

Diverse responsibilities are divided between county, water board https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_board_(Netherlands) , province, and the "federal" government https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directorate-General_for_Public... .

> Is Amsterdam asking anyone else to subsidize them?

Nowadays, mostly tourists. But, they come willingly to be fleeced, being priggish.

Thats because most of the countries goods pass through New Orleans.

>Amsterdam is currently 2 meters below sea level alread

Small parts of Amsterdam are that low. Most of the city is above sea level and the main parts are several to 10s of meters higher.

You are right, I trusted google and I repent. Most of it is pretty much at sea level though and they still have to spend a hell if a lot of effort in keeping the sea away.