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Economics of the Kyoto Protocol for Russia

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  • D. Dudek
  • A. Golub
  • E. Strukova

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In this article we propose a careful analysis of the economic consequences of the Kyoto Protocol for Russia, taking into account the most recently available data and the latest developments in the trends regarding Russian economic recovery. We present a review of different GHG forecasts for Russia and develop a new forecast for uncertain GDP growth and changing elasticity of GHG emission per GDP. Since the rate of growth remains uncertain, elasticity could change over time, as well as the fuel mix. We apply the Monte-Carlo method to simulate these uncertainties and to produce a reasonable interval for CO 2 emissions in 2010. The probability of Russia exceeding its Kyoto emissions budget is essentially zero. Further, we discuss the benefits for Russia from the Kyoto Protocol, and more generally from implementation of GHG mitigation policy. Ancillary benefits from Kyoto Protocol implementation will bring essential reductions in risk to human health. On the other hand, potential negative changes in the fuel mix and GDP structure, as well as a slowing of the innovation process, could exacerbate existing health problems. Alternatives to the Kyoto Protocol may bring much tougher commitments to Russia. We conclude that the Kyoto Protocol is the best possible deal for Russia. Therefore, Russia most will ratify it.

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  • D. Dudek & A. Golub & E. Strukova, 2004. "Economics of the Kyoto Protocol for Russia," Climate Policy, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 4(2), pages 129-142, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tcpoxx:v:4:y:2004:i:2:p:129-142
    DOI: 10.1080/14693062.2004.9685516
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    1. D.G. Victor & N. Nakicenovic & N. Victor, 1998. "The Kyoto Protocol Carbon Bubble: Implications for Russia, Ukraine, and Emission Trading," Working Papers ir98094, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis.
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