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An introduction to the economics of climate change policy.

Author(s) : WEYANT J. P.

Type of monograph: Report

Summary

This report is an introduction to the economics of climate change policy and reviews how economic models address a set of critical assumptions and their effects on greenhouse gas mitigation costs. Behind each analysis is an economic model with its own set of assumptions, its own definitions of how the economy works, and its own data sets. Five key determinants: substitution, innovation, base case projections, policy regime considerations and the extent to which emissions reduction benefits are considered. The results illustrate the importance of these five determinants and the key role played by external factors or assumptions. A complete copy of the report is available on Pew Center's Web site.

Details

  • Original title: An introduction to the economics of climate change policy.
  • Record ID : 2001-0596
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation, Environment
  • Publication: Pew Center on Global Climate Change - United states/United states
  • Publication date: 2000/07
  • Source: Source: 51 p. (21.5 x 28); fig.; tabl.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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