The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review

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Cambridge University Press, 2007 M01 4 - 692 pages
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There is now clear scientific evidence that emissions from economic activity, particularly the burning of fossil fuels for energy, are causing changes to the Earth's climate. A sound understanding of the economics of climate change is needed in order to underpin an effective global response to this challenge. The Stern Review is an independent, rigourous and comprehensive analysis of the economic aspects of this crucial issue. It has been conducted by Sir Nicholas Stern, Head of the UK Government Economic Service, and a former Chief Economist of the World Bank. The Economics of Climate Change will be invaluable for all students of the economics and policy implications of climate change, and economists, scientists and policy makers involved in all aspects of climate change.

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Contents

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Social cost of carbon
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2A
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II
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Table 31 Highlights of possible climate impacts discussed in this
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1570 butterflies
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Deaths from climate change
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IV
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9 Identifying the Costs of Mitigation
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Key Statistics for 123 UK
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Adaptation in the Developing World
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International Support for Adaptation
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About the author (2007)

Sir Nicholas Stern is Adviser to the UK Government on the Economics of Climate Change and Development, reporting to the Prime Minister. As well as being Head of the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, he is Head of the Government Economic Service, and previously Second Permanent Secretary to Her Majesty's Treasury and Director of Policy and Research for the Prime Minister's Commission for Africa. He is also a former Chief Economist for the World Bank and Special Counsellor to the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. His research and publications have focused on economic development and growth, economic theory, tax reform, public policy and the role of the state and economies in transition. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and a Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His most recent book is Growth and Empowerment: Making Development Happen (MIT Press, 2005).

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TitleThe Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review
Stern Review on the economics of climate change
The Stern review
AuthorsNicholas Stern, Nicholas Herbert Stern, Great Britain. Treasury
EditorNicholas Herbert Stern
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherCambridge University Press, 2007
ISBN0521700809, 9780521700801
Length692 pages
  
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