Institute Work Related to Economic Modeling
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Institute Activities Related to Economic Modeling

  • 10K Ton “The Lieberman-Warner America's Climate Security Act: A Preliminary Assessment of Potential Economic Impacts” - October 2007

    On August 2, 2007, Senators Lieberman and Warner introduced a framework for Lieberman-Warner America’s Climate Security Act of 2007.  The proposal calls for the United States to cut greenhouse gas emissions below current levels by 2050. Analysts from the Nicholas Institute and RTI International summarize how the actions necessary to meet the requirements of the proposed bill might affect general and specific economic indicators using a model of the U.S. economy.
       
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