This paper discusses the economic valuation of the impacts on climate change from transport. Different studies have dealt with this topic (technical assessments, guidelines and aggregate models). They show a large interval, which is mostly caused by the numerous uncertainties categorised according to whether they are of a technical, economic or decisional nature. As long as the value of GHG emissions is not differentiated between sectors, a fair carbon evaluation for transport cannot be provided. To this aim, a mesoscopic approach to set the policy implications and the targets achievable by the transport sector can be a valid solution.
On the Uncertainty in the Economic Valuation of Carbon Emissions from Transport
NOCERA, SILVIO
;Irranca Galati, Olga;CAVALLARO, FEDERICO
2018-01-01
Abstract
This paper discusses the economic valuation of the impacts on climate change from transport. Different studies have dealt with this topic (technical assessments, guidelines and aggregate models). They show a large interval, which is mostly caused by the numerous uncertainties categorised according to whether they are of a technical, economic or decisional nature. As long as the value of GHG emissions is not differentiated between sectors, a fair carbon evaluation for transport cannot be provided. To this aim, a mesoscopic approach to set the policy implications and the targets achievable by the transport sector can be a valid solution.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.