Socially desirable responding (SDR) is an often-reported source of bias in survey interviews. It describes the tendency of a respondent to answer in a way that is socially desirable rather than to answer truthfully. This response bias also threatens the reliability and validity of survey-based...

Physical climate changes due to greenhouse gas emissions are well understood. However, quantifying the economic consequences remains a major challenge. Nevertheless, such quantification is crucial for the development of effective climate protection and adaptation strategies. Especially at local...