An Introduction to Climate Change Economics and Policy

An Introduction to Climate Change Economics and Policy, now in its second edition, reviews new developments and reflects on the alarming lack of progress in reducing emissions. This updated edition explains the key scientific, economic and policy issues related to climate change. This second edition includes new material on nuclear energy post-Fukushima, the impact of the financial crisis on climate policy and the hype over shale gas.

Author: Felix R. Fitzroy,Elissaios Papyrakis
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 04/26/2016
Pages: 242
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9781138782211

About the Author

Felix R. FitzRoy is Professor Emeritus of Economics in the School of Economics and Finance at the University of St. Andrews in the UK.

Elissaios Papyrakis is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the International Institute of Social Studies of the Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands and in the School of International Development of the University of East Anglia in the UK.