Browsing by Subject "climate policy"
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Essays on Theoretical Methods for Environmental and Developmental Economics Policy Analysis
(2020)This dissertation contributes to the fields of environmental, natural resource and development economics. It contains three essays, each tackling related but different sets of questions by developing theoretical, analytical ... -
Lessons Learned from Mexico's PES Program for National-Level REDD+ Strategies
(2012-04-27)Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) strategies are currently being created in developing countries across the world as a means of mitigating climate change. REDD+ programs often include Payment ... -
Modeling the Economics of Offshore Wind in the Southeastern United States
(2019-04-26)This study analyzes the future deployment of offshore wind in the southeastern U.S. states of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. There has been a flurry of recent activity surrounding this topic. State governments ... -
Searching for Solutions that Stick: U.S. Media Attention on Climate Change 2007 – 2011
(2012-04-27)Climate change is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, and though cohesive solutions remain elusive, U.S. media attention on climate change is decreasing. This master’s project examines how media attention ...
