The economics of climate change.

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TextPublication details: San Francisco, Calif. : Redefining Progress, 1997Description: vi, 46 p. : illDDC classification:

551.6 21

Subject: Focuses on the economic ramifications of climate change, delving into the deeper questions of economic growth, sustainability, intergenerational equity, and national security. Reviews the risk factors associated with unchecked greenhouse gas emissions, including health problems, biodiversity loss, changes in weather patterns, and sea level rise. Includes an introduction to the technical literature that compares the implementation costs of various policies designed to avert global climate change. Also explores the use of market-based policies coupled with international cooperation as a viable mechanism to achieve climate policy objectives

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Australian Emergency Management Library	BOOK	551.6 ECO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		900067431

Bibliography: p. 39-46

Focuses on the economic ramifications of climate change, delving into the deeper questions of economic growth, sustainability, intergenerational equity, and national security. Reviews the risk factors associated with unchecked greenhouse gas emissions, including health problems, biodiversity loss, changes in weather patterns, and sea level rise. Includes an introduction to the technical literature that compares the implementation costs of various policies designed to avert global climate change. Also explores the use of market-based policies coupled with international cooperation as a viable mechanism to achieve climate policy objectives

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