World Bank / by Claudio Raddatz http://tinyurl.com/yh2eemu [Abstract] The process of global climate change has been associated with an increase in the frequency of climatic disasters. Yet, there is still little systematic evidence on the macroeconomic costs of these episodes. This paper uses panel time-series techniques to estimate the short and long-run impact of climatic … Continue reading »
Posted on October 27, 2009 …
The Growth Aftermath of Natural Disasters
World Bank / by Thomas Fomby, Yuki Ikeda, and Norman Loayza http://tinyurl.com/yfdeowy [Abstract] This paper provides a description of the macroeconomic aftermath of natural disasters. It traces the yearly response of gross domestic product growth – both aggregated and disaggregated into its agricultural and non-agricultural components – to four types of natural disasters – droughts, … Continue reading »
Lock-in Effects of Road Expansion on CO2 Emissions : Results from a Core-periphery Model of Beijing
World Bank / by Alex Anas and Govinda R. Timilsina, http://tinyurl.com/ylnjuu8 [Abstract] In the urban planning literature, it is frequently explicitly asserted or strongly implied that ongoing urban sprawl and decentralization can lead to development patterns that are unsustainable in the long run. One manifestation of such an outcome is that if extensive road investments … Continue reading »
“Revenue Management” Effects Related to Financial Flows Generated by Climate Policy
World Bank / by Jon Strand http://tinyurl.com/yzd6c2g [Abstract] This paper discusses possible macroeconomic implications for low-income countries of increased revenue inflows that may follow from implementing certain global greenhouse gas mitigation policies. Such revenue sources include revenue from emissions offset mechanisms, direct investments, and financial transfers that form parts of possible future mitigation treaties. In … Continue reading »
New York City Green-Collar Jobs Roadmap
Center for American Progress / by J. Mijin Cha and Jack Dafoe http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2009/10/nyc_green_jobs.html [From press release] The roadmap’s recommendations comprise a step-by-step plan to grow an inclusive green economy and can be classified into six overarching issue areas, including: • Grow the green economy to create good green-collar jobs. • Ensure green jobs are good … Continue reading »
A Conversation on Southern Energy : the 2009 Report on the Future of the South
Southern Growth Policies Board / by by Scott Doron, Charity Pennock, Linda Hoke, Stephen Whitlow, and Ted Abernathy http://www.southern.org/pubs/fos_2009/2009Report.pdf [From Climate Wire story] The Southern Growth Policies Board, a Raleigh, N.C.-based bipartisan think tank created by Southern governors, turned the jobs argument on its head yesterday, impressing upon congressional staff during a closed-door meeting that … Continue reading »
Health Problems Heat Up : Climate Change and the Public’s Health
Trust for America’s Health / by Jeffrey Levi, Serena Vinter, Daniella Gratale, Chrissie Juliano and Laura M. Segal http://healthyamericans.org/reports/environment/ [Press release] The report finds that only five states have published a strategic climate change plan that includes a public health response. This includes planning for health challenges and emergencies expected to develop from natural disasters, … Continue reading »
