Environmental Studies and Forestry
Economic disparity among generations under the Paris Agreement
H. Yang and S. Suh
This study, conducted by Haozhe Yang and Sangwon Suh, reveals the stark contrasts in lifetime costs and benefits of climate change mitigation by age cohorts across countries under the Paris Agreement. It suggests that older generations face substantial economic losses, while younger cohorts in lower-income countries can anticipate net gains. This disparity raises urgent questions about equitable climate policy across generations.
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