Costs to China of implementing the Kyoto Protocol

Author

Charlotte Hadley, California State University, Monterey Bay

Date

1999

Document Type

Capstone Project

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Department

Science & Environmental Policy

Abstract

he implementation of the Kyoto Protocol in China is crucial to emission reduction commitments as outlined in the Kyoto Protocol. This study assesses, through the use of a dynamic computable general equilibrium model, potential emission reductions, decline in economic output and population projections for China over a period of 60 years. In limiting China's emissions from current levels to 10% less from 1990 levels were found to cause an overall decline in GNP of 1%. Moreover, these declines in output can be offset through the use of Flexibility Mechanisms under the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change.

Comments

Capstone Project (B.S.) Earth Systems Science & Policy Institute

Recommended Citation

Hadley, Charlotte, "Costs to China of implementing the Kyoto Protocol" (1999). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 152.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_restricted/152