This paper studies the dynamic behaviour of an economy under different environmental policy regimes in a New Keynesian (NK) model with nominal and real uncertainty. We find the following results: (i) an emissions cap policy is likely to dampen macroeconomic fluctuations; (ii) staggered price...

The observations performed during the eight years do not yet allow us to make any big generalizations, but we can still conclude, that during this period the conditions of the natural environment in Estonia continued to improve. Moreover, exposure of the average population in Estonia to...

We propose a novel framework for the economic assessment of climate-change policy. Our main point of departure from existing work is the adoption of a "satisficing", as opposed to optimizing, modeling approach. Along these lines, we place primary emphasis on the extent to which different...

While there is increasing interest in decarbonising or greening monetary policy, central banks are keen to maintain market neutrality. But there is evidence that the market has a bias towards carbon-intensive companies. The paper develops a method to tilt the ECB's asset and collateral framework...

This chapter considers the opportunities and challenges for an effective ‘Green New Deal’ (GND), with a focus on the U.S. and Europe. We begin by reviewing the intellectual history of the GND and consider how the recent shifts in macroeconomic policy following the Covid-19 pandemic might...

Climate change has profound effects not only for societies and economies, but also for central banks’ ability to deliver price stability in the future. This paper starts by documenting why climate change matters for monetary policy: it impacts the economic variables relevant to setting the...

Increased investment in clean electricity generation or the introduction of a carbon tax will most likely lead to higher electricity prices. We examine the effect from changing electricity prices on manufacturing employment. Analyzing firm-level data, we find that rising electricity prices lead...

This paper analyses the implications of climate change for the conduct of monetary policy in the euro area. It first investigates macroeconomic and financial risks stemming from climate change and from policies aimed at climate mitigation and adaptation, as well as the regulatory and fiscal...