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The prospects for Paris: behavioral insights into unconditional cooperation on climate change

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  • David M. McEvoy

    (Department of Economics, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, USA
    Department of Public Finance, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck Austria, A-6020)

  • Todd L. Cherry

    (Department of Economics, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, USA
    CICERO Center for International Climate and Environmental Research - Oslo, PB 1129 Blindern, 0318 Oslo, Norway)

Abstract

Recent survey evidence from the United States suggests that most Americans support domestic policies to address climate change and this support is not conditional on other countries’ commitment levels. The finding is somewhat perplexing because climate change is by definition a collective problem that requires a collective response. However, the question of why Americans support unconditional climate initiatives has not been addressed. We present survey evidence that shows a willingness to act alone is not the result of misunderstanding the collective nature of the climate problem, but rather people are driven by notions of responsibility, morality and global leadership.

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  • David M. McEvoy & Todd L. Cherry, 2016. "The prospects for Paris: behavioral insights into unconditional cooperation on climate change," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 2(1), pages 1-6, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:2:y:2016:i:1:d:10.1057_palcomms.2016.56
    DOI: 10.1057/palcomms.2016.56
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