The Paris Agreement: Consequences for the EU and Carbon Markets?

Most observers argue that this agreement is a step in the right direction. However, we do not know how effective it will be in terms of reducing emissions. We therefore discuss its potential effectiveness regarding EU climate policies and carbon markets. We argue that the Paris Agreement may have a...

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autor principal: Andresen, Steinar (author)
Outros Autores: Skjærseth, Jon Birger (author), Jevnaker, Torbjørg (author), Wettestad, Jørgen (author)
Formato: article
Idioma:eng
Publicado em: 2016
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Texto completo:https://doi.org/10.17645/pag.v4i3.652
País:Portugal
Oai:oai:ojs.cogitatiopress.com:article/652
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Resumo:Most observers argue that this agreement is a step in the right direction. However, we do not know how effective it will be in terms of reducing emissions. We therefore discuss its potential effectiveness regarding EU climate policies and carbon markets. We argue that the Paris Agreement may have a positive effect but uncertainties abound.