This study investigates economic vulnerabilities to climate extremes and climate change inrncoastal New Jersey before and after Hurricane Sandy. Drawing upon methodologicalrnbest-practices in climate adaptation and disaster risk management, which emphasize coproduction of climate assessment information, the study employs a stakeholder-basedrnapproach to identify key climate-related economic stresses, risks and vulnerabilities.rnInterviews with stakeholders conducted in the months prior to Sandy highlighted a myriadrnof climatic, environmental and economic stresses in the region and revealed a wide rangernof economic assets, activities, and populations that are economically vulnerable. Post-rnSandy meetings with stakeholders reinforced findings of the pre-Sandy interviews but alsornbrought to light some new and unexpected vulnerabilities. The study illustrates the value ofrnstakeholder participation in economic vulnerability assessments, including deeper andrnmore nuanced understanding of local economic assets, activities, and populations at risk tornclimate extremes and climate change. The study also demonstrates the importance ofrnstakeholder-engagement for creating buy-in to the climate assessment process and forrnfacilitating new learning opportunities in a post-disaster context. Given climatic nonstationarity and continually evolving economic conditions, stakeholder-based assessmentsrnwill need to be conducted and updated on an on-going basis in order to ensure continualrnrelevance to post-disaster learning and response.