Research Frontiers in the Economics of Climate Change |
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Authors: | Michael Toman |
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Affiliation: | (1) Resources for the Future, 1616 P Street NW, Washington DC, 20036, USA |
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Abstract: | Academic and policy debates over climate change risks and policies have stimulated economic research in a variety of fields. In this article I briefly discuss eight overlapping areas of current research in which further effort is particularly warranted. These areas include decision criteria for policy; risk assessment and adaptation; uncertainty and learning; abatement cost and the innovation and diffusion of technology; and the credibility of policies and international agreements. Further analysis in these areas not only will advance academic understanding but also will provide insights of considerable importance to policymakers. |
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Keywords: | climate change environmental policy environmental uncertainty integrated assessment sustainable development |
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