Behavioural economics, hyperbolic discounting and environmental policy

This paper reviews some recent research in "behavioural economics" with an application to environmental issues. Empirical results from behavioural economics provide a reminder that human behaviour is context-dependent, implying that policy may go awry if based upon models of behaviour whic...

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Main Authors: Hepburn, C, Duncan, S, Papachristodoulou, A
Other Authors: European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2010
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