The Social Cost of Carbon

The social cost of carbon (SCC) is a monetary measure of the lasting harm caused by emitting one additional ton of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. By examining the foundations and limitations of the concept, the book evaluates the role and usefulness of the SCC in climate policy discussions.

Costul social al carbonului (SCC) este o masura monetara a daunelor de durata cauzate de emiterea unei toni suplimentare de dioxid de carbon in atmosfera. Examinand fundamentele si limitarile conceptului, cartea evalueaza rolul si utilitatea SCC in discutiile privind politica climatica.