DISCUSSION QUESTIONS for Lec 27: Chpt 18. Global Climate Change

In addition to the data and trends presented, there are several important topics in this chapter that I would like you to focus on via the following questions that we will discuss in class.

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1. Is Global Climate Change real or a hoax?

(What do the terms “real” and “hoax” mean in this question?)

2. Would you tend to agree with the findings and conclusions regarding greenhouse gas emissions of William Nordhaus, or William Cline? Be able to say a few things about why you feel this way.

3. How would a traditional environmental economist approach and analyze global climate change. How would an ecological economist do the this?