Climate change, economic analysis and sustainable development
Padilla, Emilio (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament d'Economia Aplicada)

Date:	2004
Abstract:	This paper discusses the limitations, omissions and value judgements of the application of conventional economic analysis in the evaluation of climate change mitigation policies. It is argued that these have biased the result of the assessment models towards the recommendation of less aggressive mitigation strategies. Consequently, this paper questions whether they provide appropriate policy recommendations. The unequal distribution of rights implicitly assumed in conventional economic analyses applied to climate change is questioned and an alternative approach considering a distribution of rights consistent with sustainable development is put forward. Finally, the points that an analysis consistent with sustainable development should take into account are presented.
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Subject:	Climate change ; Emissions control ; Evaluation of policies ; Future generations ; Institutional innovations ; Sustainable development ; SDG 13 - Climate Action
Published in:	Environmental Values, Vol. 13 (2004) , p. 523-544, ISSN 1752-7015

DOI: 10.3197/0963271042772622

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