Contrary to much of the conventional wisdom, taking stronger actions on climate change may enhance economic growth, even as conventionally measured, but even more so, in terms of societal well-being. Read more
economic models
This review seeks to provide a common basis for natural scientists, social scientists, and modellers to understand the research challenges involved in evaluating the economic risks of climate change. Read more
This paper shows that economic models of climate change produce climate dynamics inconsistent with current climate science models. Read more
The authors of this paper develop a new model to estimate the economic impacts of climate tipping points, such as disintegration of the Greenland Ice Sheet. Read more
An international group of researchers today (20 September 2019) warn that policymakers have been receiving economic assessments of future climate... Read more
Economic assessments of the potential future risks of climate change have been omitting or grossly underestimating many of the most serious consequences for lives and livelihoods because these risks are difficult to quantify precisely and lie outside of human experience. This policy insight identifies and draws attention to these 'missing risks' and discusses how populations might fare in light of their potential to adapt in the face of these risks. Read more
The 2018 Nobel Prize for Economics has focused a spotlight on the ongoing controversy surrounding estimates of the potential impacts... Read more
Abstract Tony Atkinson played a crucial role in shaping modern public economics, but throughout his life challenged whether we were... Read more
Policymakers are being misinformed by the results of economic models that underestimate the future risks of climate change impacts, according... Read more
