Limitations and biases of conventional analysis of climate change. Towards an analysis coherent with sustainable development

Author

Padilla, Emilio

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament d'Economia Aplicada

Publication date

2006

Abstract

This paper shows the numerous problems of conventional economic analysis in the evaluation of climate change mitigation policies. The article points out the many limitations, omissions, and the arbitrariness that have characterized most evaluation models applied up until now. These shortcomings, in an almost overwhelming way, have biased the result towards the recommendation of a lower aggressiveness of emission mitigation policies. Consequently, this paper questions whether these results provide an appropriate answer to the problem. Finally, various points that an analysis coherent with sustainable development should take into account are presented.

Document Type

Working paper

Language

English

Subjects and keywords

Canvis climàtics Aspectes econòmics; Desenvolupament sostenible

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Rights

open access

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