The need for information on how to count, track, and verify greenhouse gas emissions has never been greater. Many of the world’s nations are working toward international, national, and subnational regimes for reducing emissions. These efforts have been accompanied by …
This report elaborates on four issues – technological innovation, the behavior of firms, intergenerational equity, and climate “surprises” – that have profound implications for the modelers and makers of climate policy. Computer models that integrate climate science, policy, and economic …
Climate change policy analysis is fraught with uncertainty and controversy, but at least one thing is perfectly clear: technological innovation is the key to addressing climate change. Moving the economy to a greenhouse – friendly future will necessitate a profound …
The U.S. economy has proven both resilient and adaptive over the past century. From the “bust” of the Great Depression to the current “boom” associated with information technology, the economy’s ability to adapt stems largely from the substitution possibilities within …
What are the potential costs of cutting greenhouse gas emissions? Can such reductions be achieved without sacrificing economic growth or the standard of living we have come to enjoy? These are important questions, and they come up again and again …
Several factors influence the costs of greenhouse gas mitigation. This report illustrates the importance of one such factor—international emissions trading—in reducing the costs of carbon control. The authors find that an international greenhouse gas emissions trading regime will significantly lower …
There is growing evidence that providing businesses and consumers with market-based mechanisms for addressing environmental problems can achieve equal or better compliance while reducing costs and spurring technological innovation. In the context of climate change, countries have agreed to use …