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This paper proposes a theory for the gradual evolution of knowledge diffusion and growth over the very long run. A … fully developed countries. An extension towards a two-region world economy shows robustness of the gradual take-off and …
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are interrelated. This paper develops a theory for their interaction with a special emphasis on the different pattern and …
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In the absence of significant greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation, many analysts project that atmospheric concentrations of species identified for control in the Kyoto protocol could exceed 1000 ppm (carbon-dioxide-equivalent) by 2100 from the current levels of about 435 ppm. This could lead to...
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We present a multi-country theory of economic growth in which countries are connected by a network of mutual knowledge … knowledge throughout the world explains a period of increasing world inequality after the take-off of the forerunners of the … industrial revolution, followed by decreasing relative inequality. Knowledge diffusion through a Small World network explains the …
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This paper proposes a theory for the gradual evolution of knowledge diffusion and growth over the very long run. A … fully developed countries. An extension towards a two-region world economy shows robustness of the gradual take-off and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009665630
2-eq. More ambitious targets lead to the collapse of the coalition. -- Climate Policy ; Climate Coalition ; Game Theory …
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This paper investigates the role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection and Environmental Policies (EPs) on clean (renewable) and dirty (fossil-based) technology diffusion from top-innovators. IPR protection and EPs are extensively debated policy tools, as IPR protection addresses...
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In this paper we report results from a comparison of numerically calibrated game theoretic integrated assessment models that explore stability and performance of international coalitions for climate change mitigation. Specifically, by means of this ensemble of models we are able to identify...
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This paper distills and extends recent research on the economics of human development and social mobility. It summarizes the evidence from diverse literatures on the importance of early life conditions in shaping multiple life skills and the evidence on critical and sensitive investment periods...
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