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Policy Brief Release
This morning, Policy Integrity released its latest report, Economists &Climate Change: Consensus and Open Questions featuring the results of a survey of top expert economists.
Most expert economists agree: reducing our
greenhouse gas emissions can help avoid a major economic malfunction and spur incentives for innovation.
Click here to read the briefing.
The Participants: 144 Elite Economists
The survey was sent to 289 economists who published an article
regarding climate change in the top twenty-five economic journals over the last
fifteen years—144 of those responded. By
focusing only on the best economists with expertise on climate change, we achieved a high
response rate, increasing statistical
validity and reducing the risk of error.
Click here for more information on the participants.
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FINDINGS FROM ECONOMISTS & CLIMATE CHANGE:
Economies at Risk:
84% of expert economists respondents agree or strongly
agree that climate change creates "significant risks to important
sectors in the US
and global economy."
Climate Action Makes Economic Sense:
Nearly three quarters (73%) of respondents agree or strongly agree that
uncertainty increases the value of emissions control
measures.
U.S.
Should Proceed With A Global Treaty:
Most respondents said the United States
should commit to emissions reductions through a global treaty (94.3% total) with
57% stating that the United
States should commit to reductions
"regardless of the actions other countries take."
Click here for a summary and more results.
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