Matthias Kalkuhl Libros

The book explores various policy instruments aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the face of climate change. It examines taxes, emissions trading schemes, and renewable energy incentives through analytical models and a comprehensive computable general equilibrium model. The findings suggest that while a carbon price is crucial in the long run, targeted subsidies for low-carbon technologies can enhance efficiency and address market failures. The analysis offers insights into the optimal policy mix necessary for effective climate change mitigation, contributing to ongoing political discussions.

This book provides fresh insights into concepts, methods and new research findings on the causes of excessive food price volatility. It also discusses the implications for food security and policy responses to mitigate excessive volatility. The approaches applied by the contributors range from on-the-ground surveys, to panel econometrics and innovative high-frequency time series analysis as well as computational economics methods. It offers policy analysts and decision-makers guidance on dealing with extreme volatility.