An economist’s guide to climate change
From Ask MIT Climate by MIT Climate Project
April 30, 2026 · 15 min · Season 8 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode discusses the economic implications of climate change solutions and the importance of weighing costs and benefits.
Solutions to climate change, like building clean energy, come with a price tag. But unchecked warming also brings serious costs. As we make investments to rein in our climate pollution, how should we weigh costs and benefits?
Topics covered
- climate change
- economics
- clean energy
- cost-benefit analysis
- environmental policy
Keywords
- climate change
- economics
- clean energy
- costs
- benefits
- investments
- pollution
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MIT Climate Project
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