Modelling optimal nitrogen oxides abatement in Europe

Halkos, George (1997): Modelling optimal nitrogen oxides abatement in Europe.

Abstract

This study uses new abatement cost curves for nitrogen oxides relying on disaggregated source data to optimise NOX abatement in a European framework. Linear and non-linear damage cost functions are assumed for NOX emissions and their impacts on the empirical results are explored for first time. The paper also provides numerical estimates of the potential benefits from co-operation.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Social welfare; Nash abatement costs; NOX emission targets
• Subjects: Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics ; Environmental and Ecological Economics > Q2 - Renewable Resources and Conservation > Q20 - General

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