Climate Shock
The Economic Consequences of a Hotter Planet
Summary:
The book delves into the potential economic fallout from unchecked climate change, emphasizing the high costs and risks associated with rising global temperatures. It advocates for urgent policy action, particularly through the lens of economic theory and cost-benefit analysis, to mitigate the severe and unpredictable impacts on the world's economies.
Key points:
1. Economic Perspective on Climate Change:
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