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The Challenge Of Climate Change Adaptation For Agriculture: An Economically Oriented Review

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  • MCCARL, BRUCE A.
  • THAYER, ANASTASIA W.
  • JONES, JASON P. H.

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Climate change is occurring. Deviations from historic temperatures and precipitation plus increased frequency of extreme events are modifying agriculture systems globally. Adapting agricultural management practices offers a way to lessen the effects or exploit opportunities. Herein many aspects of the adaptation issue are discussed, including needs, strategies, observed actions, benefits, economic analysis approaches, role of public/private actors, limits, and project evaluation. We comment on the benefits and shortcomings of analytical methods and suggested economic efforts. Economists need to play a role in such diverse matters as projecting adaptation needs, designing adaptation incentives, and evaluating projects to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

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  • Mccarl, Bruce A. & Thayer, Anastasia W. & Jones, Jason P. H., 2016. "The Challenge Of Climate Change Adaptation For Agriculture: An Economically Oriented Review," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 48(4), pages 321-344, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jagaec:v:48:y:2016:i:04:p:321-344_00
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