The United States in a Warming World

The Political Economy of Government, Business, and Public Responses to Climate Change

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Economic Conditions, Economic Policy, Business & Finance
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Author: Thomas L. Brewer ISBN: 9781316093870
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: September 22, 2014
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Thomas L. Brewer
ISBN: 9781316093870
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: September 22, 2014
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

Addressing the widespread desire to better understand how climate change issues are addressed in the United States, this book provides an unparalleled analysis of features of the US economic and political system that are essential to understanding its responses to climate change. The introductory chapter presents a firm historical context, with the remainder of the book offering balanced and factual discussions of government, business and public responses to issues of energy policies, congressional activity on climate change, and US government involvement in international conferences. Abundant statistical evidence illustrates key concepts and supports analytic themes such as market failures, free riders, and the benefits and costs of alternative courses of action among industry sectors and geographic areas within the US. Written for audiences both outside and within the US, this accessible book is essential reading for anyone interested in climate change, energy, sustainable development or related issues around the world.

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Addressing the widespread desire to better understand how climate change issues are addressed in the United States, this book provides an unparalleled analysis of features of the US economic and political system that are essential to understanding its responses to climate change. The introductory chapter presents a firm historical context, with the remainder of the book offering balanced and factual discussions of government, business and public responses to issues of energy policies, congressional activity on climate change, and US government involvement in international conferences. Abundant statistical evidence illustrates key concepts and supports analytic themes such as market failures, free riders, and the benefits and costs of alternative courses of action among industry sectors and geographic areas within the US. Written for audiences both outside and within the US, this accessible book is essential reading for anyone interested in climate change, energy, sustainable development or related issues around the world.

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