Economics and the Challenge of Global Warming

Focusing on the intersection of economics and climate policy, this book offers an accessible analysis of global warming's challenges. It addresses key questions about benefit-cost analysis for setting warming targets, evaluating cost-effective strategies, and the complexities of achieving a global agreement among diverse nations. By integrating economic concepts with ethical and political considerations, it aims to inform readers interested in the role of economics in crafting effective climate solutions, especially in the post-Kyoto context.