Publication Author:
Devashree Saha, Joel Jaeger
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July
 
2020
| Publications

This working paper draws on the latest economic research to demonstrate how climate policy and investments in low-carbon infrastructure can reboot America’s economy and set it up for long-term success. On the other hand, delaying action on climate will further expose the United States to costly damages from climate impacts, air pollution, and public health crises.

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Research Programme
Agriculture, Business, Cities, Economic Growth, Energy, Finance, Infrastructure, Low-carbon Development
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Country
USA
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Publication Type
Working Papers

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