A CBO Study: The Economics of Climate Change: A Primer

Abstract

This Congressional Budget Office (CBO) study-prepared at the request of the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science-presents an overview of issues related to climate change, focusing primarily on its economic aspects. The study draws from numerous published sources to summarize the current state of climate science and provide a conceptual framework for addressing climate change as an economic problem. It also examines public policy options and discusses the potential complications and benefits of international coordination. In keeping with CBO's mandate to provide impartial analysis, the study makes no recommendations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA415072

Entities

Organizations

  • Congressional Budget Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Climate Change
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Economic Models
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Environmental Protection
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • Greenhouse Gases
  • Investments
  • Ocean Currents
  • Renewable Energy
  • Storm Surges
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Economics
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting