Will the Kyoto Protocol affect growth in Russia?:

"In light of the recent argument that rapid economic growth in Russia over the next decade might result in emissions higher than the Kyoto target, thereby putting much-needed growth at risk, Lecocq and Shalizi revisit the discussion on the costs and benefits of ratification of the Kyoto Protoco...

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Main Authors: Lecocq, Franck (Author), Shalizi, Zmarak 1947- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C] World Bank 2004
Series:Policy research working paper 3454
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Online Access:Volltext
Summary:"In light of the recent argument that rapid economic growth in Russia over the next decade might result in emissions higher than the Kyoto target, thereby putting much-needed growth at risk, Lecocq and Shalizi revisit the discussion on the costs and benefits of ratification of the Kyoto Protocol by Russia. They conclude that even under a very high economic growth assumption, and even under very conservative assumptions about the decoupling between carbon dioxide emissions and economic growth, Russia still benefits from a net surplus of emissions allowances, and thus will not see its growth adversely affected by the Kyoto target. In addition, a review of the possible costs and benefits of the Kyoto Protocol suggests that the potential sale of excess allowances far outweighs the other costs. This paper--a product of the Infrastructure and Environment Team, Development Research Group--is part of a larger effort in the group to analyze climate change mitigation and adaptation options"--World Bank web site
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references. - Title from PDF file as viewed on 11/19/2004
Erscheinungsjahr in Vorlageform:[2004]
Weitere Ausgabe: Lecocq, Franck : Will the Kyoto Protocol affect growth in Russia?
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (25 Seiten)