

Science, Policy & a Green Recovery: The Economics of a Green Recovery
Oct 16, 2020
University of Cambridge economists Dr Kamiar Mohaddes and Dr Nina Seega discuss the macroeconomic shock from the COVID-19 pandemic, the current trajectory of recovery investments, and how policymakers can respond to the need to invest to meet climate change commitments. They explore forecasted impacts of the pandemic on the global economy, challenges and opportunities for investing in a green economy, the economic costs of climate change, and messages for policymakers on prioritizing a green recovery.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Forecasting the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Global Economy
03:12 • 3min
Investing in a Green Economy: Challenges and Opportunities
05:48 • 5min
The Economic Costs of Climate Change and the Potential for a Green Recovery
10:54 • 14min
Towards a Green Recovery: Challenges and Messages for Policymakers
24:46 • 6min