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In: Orie, M. and Stahel, W. R. (eds.) The Geneva Reports Risk and Insurance Research Insurers’ contributions to disaster reduction—a... Read more
This paper investigates the role of ‘social spillovers’ in the adoption of new technologies. The authors find that the French-German language border in Switzerland acts as a barrier to social interactions and, eventually, to the adoption of new technologies – in this case solar PV. Read more
Roman is currently working on a book on models and theories. He has published papers on scientific modelling, quantum mechanics,... Read more
Charles primarily works in the fields of environmental and development economics. He is also a Lecturer in Environment and Development... Read more
Many people are against a garbage tax even though it often works. We study how a Supreme Court decision, mandating... Read more
This paper addresses the question of the acceptability of cost-effective climate policy in a real-voting setting - the 2015 ballot on energy taxes in Switzerland. Read more
Nicholas Stern considers the prospects for action on climate change as participants gather for the 50th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Read more
Households are key actors in decarbonizing our economy, especially when it comes to investments in a decentralized energy system, such... Read more
This paper identifies over 50,000 patents filed worldwide in various water-related technologies between 1990 and 2010, distinguishing between those related... Read more
