This paper surveys economic aspects of the Kyoto Protocol, the Treaty adopted to control emissions of the greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. The first part focuses upon the structural aspects of the agreement, with particular attention to the long-term conception of the Treaty...

In this paper we review the theoretical and empirical literature on the role of policies in stimulating innovation that is designed to produce greener and more energy-efficient technologies. First we review the theoretical literature on the role of purely environmental policies in inducing firms...

As an increasing number of countries, regions, cities and states implement emission trading policies to limit cap CO2 emission, many turn to the experience of the European Union�s Emissions Trading System, as the largest greenhouse gas emissions trading system currently operating. The aim...

This paper examines economic aspects of the Kyoto protocol on climate change, focusing on the protocol’s longer‐term impact and possible global evolution. Specifically, the analysis considers the economics of likely technological responses to the protocol and the implication of international...