CO2 emissions limits: Economic adjustments and the distribution of burdens

Joint Program Reprint • Journal Article
CO2 emissions limits: Economic adjustments and the distribution of burdens
Jacoby, H., R. Eckhaus, A.D. Ellerman, R. Prinn, D. Reiner and Z. Yang (1997)
Energy Journal, 18(3): 31-58

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Abstract/Summary:

Policies under consideration within the Climate Convention would impose CO2 controls on only a subset of nations. A model of economic growth and emissions, coupled to an analysis of the climate system, is used to explore the consequences of a sample proposal of this type. The results show how economic burdens are likely to be distributed among nations, how carbon "leakage" may counteract the reductions attained, and how policy costs may be influenced by emissions trading. We explore the sensitivity of results to uncertainty in key underlying assumptions, including the influence on economic impacts and on the policy contribution to long-term climate goals. © IAEE, 1997

Citation:

Jacoby, H., R. Eckhaus, A.D. Ellerman, R. Prinn, D. Reiner and Z. Yang (1997): CO2 emissions limits: Economic adjustments and the distribution of burdens. Energy Journal, 18(3): 31-58 (http://www.iaee.org/en/publications/journal.aspx)
  • Joint Program Reprint
  • Journal Article
CO2 emissions limits: Economic adjustments and the distribution of burdens

Jacoby, H., R. Eckhaus, A.D. Ellerman, R. Prinn, D. Reiner and Z. Yang

1997-1
18(3): 31-58

Abstract/Summary: 

Policies under consideration within the Climate Convention would impose CO2 controls on only a subset of nations. A model of economic growth and emissions, coupled to an analysis of the climate system, is used to explore the consequences of a sample proposal of this type. The results show how economic burdens are likely to be distributed among nations, how carbon "leakage" may counteract the reductions attained, and how policy costs may be influenced by emissions trading. We explore the sensitivity of results to uncertainty in key underlying assumptions, including the influence on economic impacts and on the policy contribution to long-term climate goals. © IAEE, 1997

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CO2 Emissions Limits: Economic Adjustments and the Distribution of Burdens