Climate change costs more than we think because people adapt less than we assume

B-Tier
Journal: Ecological Economics
Year: 2020
Volume: 173
Issue: C

Authors (4)

Gawith, David (not in RePEc) Hodge, Ian (University of Cambridge) Morgan, Fraser (not in RePEc) Daigneault, Adam (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.503 = (α=2.01 / 4 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Human behaviour is commonly optimised in economic models of adaptation to climate change. These models assume that people work to maximise profit, subject to financial and technological limitations. In effect, these models simulate adaptive potential. In reality, adaptation falls short of this potential. This shortfall is conceptualised as the adaptation deficit, and it has been causing increasing concern.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolec:v:173:y:2020:i:c:s092180091930789x
Journal Field
Environment
Author Count
4
Added to Database
2026-02-02