Covid-19 is chance to lower carbon dioxide trajectory – SF Fed research
Targeted fiscal spending and telecommuting trends could help keep emissions on a slower path
The pandemic may provide an opportunity for policy-makers to change the growth trajectory of CO2 emissions, researchers from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco say.
A greater portion of people working from home, combined with sustainable economic recovery plans and incentives could help keep emissions at permanently lower levels, Galina Hale and Sylvain Leduc say.
Hale and Leduc examine evidence from previous recessions and recoveries and their impact on CO2 emissions. They then compare
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Printing this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Copying this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com
More on Economics
Neutral interest rate likely to rise, paper finds
Several factors are pushing rate upwards, Bank of Canada researchers say
Uneven US innovation could increase inequality – research
St Louis Fed economist documents rising patent concentration by area
Fed releases guidance on third-party services
Fed board warns of possible operational, compliance, financial and strategic risks
Banxico paper probes forced labour’s lingering effects in Ecuador
High forced labour involvement is associated with decreased descendants’ income
Danish central bank warns over interest-only mortgages
Amortisation requirements for “riskiest loans” may reduce housing volatility, report says
Neutral interest rates at pre-pandemic levels, Bank of Canada finds
Nominal neutral interest rates in both countries sit between 2.25% and 3.25%
Oil shocks can be identified in real time, paper says
Bank of Italy researchers’ model identifies demand and supply shocks from daily data
Dollar less popular for services trade than for goods – ECB paper
Large firms prefer sticking to the US currency, research finds