Persistent inequality in economically optimal climate policies
Benefit-cost analyses of climate policies have generated conflicting assessments; as social welfare is affected by regional heterogeneity. Here the authors show that economically optimal pathways are consistent with climate stabilization but are characterized by persistent economic inequalities due...
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/11eebf7440fe4e59a7f7b27f94a5a4c5 |
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| Summary: | Benefit-cost analyses of climate policies have generated conflicting assessments; as social welfare is affected by regional heterogeneity. Here the authors show that economically optimal pathways are consistent with climate stabilization but are characterized by persistent economic inequalities due to climate damages. |
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