The Economics of Climate Change
The Stern Review

Independent, rigorous and comprehensive analysis of the economic aspects of climate change.

Nicholas Stern (Author)

9780521700801, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 4 January 2007

712 pages, 30 b/w illus. 100 colour illus. 25 tables
24.7 x 17.4 x 3.4 cm, 1.407 kg

'The Stern review makes two invaluable contributions. The first is that it recasts environmentalism as economics … Stern's second serious contribution is to provide a formula for durable environmentalism, one which binds business and government.' The Times

There is now clear scientific evidence that emissions from economic activity, particularly the burning of fossil fuels for energy, are causing changes to the Earth´s climate. A sound understanding of the economics of climate change is needed in order to underpin an effective global response to this challenge. The Stern Review is an independent, rigourous and comprehensive analysis of the economic aspects of this crucial issue. It has been conducted by Sir Nicholas Stern, Head of the UK Government Economic Service, and a former Chief Economist of the World Bank. The Economics of Climate Change will be invaluable for all students of the economics and policy implications of climate change, and economists, scientists and policy makers involved in all aspects of climate change.

1. Climate change: our approach
2. Impacts of climate change on growth and development
3. The economics of stabilisation
4. Policy responses for mitigation
5. Policy responses for adaptation
6. International collective action.

Subject Areas: Meteorology & climatology [RBP]