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The Optimal Time Path for Carbon Abatement and Carbon Sequestration under Uncertainty: The Case of Stochastic Targeted Stock
ScholarsArchive at Oregon State University
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | The Optimal Time Path for Carbon Abatement and Carbon Sequestration under Uncertainty: The Case of Stochastic Targeted Stock |
| Names |
Haim, David
(creator) Plantinga, Andrew J. (creator) Thomann, Enrique (creator) |
| Date Issued | 2014-01 (iso8601) |
| Note | This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Elsevier and can be found at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09287655. |
| Abstract | We explore the optimal time path of carbon sequestration and carbon abatement in stabilizing CO₂ levels under uncertainty of climate impacts. Using a two-period sequential decision making model, we analytically derive optimal rates for the two control variables, abatement and sequestration rates. Uncertainty is assumed to affect the desired future stabilization level of the CO₂ stock but is resolved prior to the decision on how much to control the stock in the second period. Contrary to recent numerical studies, we find that uncertainty can make it optimal to use carbon sequestration either earlier or later depending on the relative rates of change in both marginal cost curves and on the amount of land that can be converted to forest. Comparative statics suggest that an increase in the discount factor could either increase or decrease the optimal rate of sequestration in the first period depending on the expected rate of change of the marginal cost of sequestration in the second period and on future benefits of current sequestration. |
| Genre | Article |
| Topic | carbon sequestration |
| Identifier | Haim, D., Plantinga, A. J., & Thomann, E. (2014). The optimal time path for carbon abatement and carbon sequestration under uncertainty: The case of stochastic targeted stock. Resource and Energy Economics, 36(1), 151-165. doi:10.1016/j.reseneeco.2013.11.006 |
