The Prospects For Paris: Behavioral Insights Into Unconditional Cooperation On Climate Change

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Todd Cherry Ph.D., Professor (Creator)
Institution
Appalachian State University (ASU )
Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/

Abstract: Recent survey evidence from the United States suggests that most Americans support domestic policies to address climate change, and this support is not conditional on other countries’ commitment levels. The finding is somewhat perplexing because climate change is by definition a collective problem that requires a collective response. However, the question of why Americans support unconditional climate initiatives has not been addressed. We present survey evidence that shows a willingness to act alone is not the result of misunderstanding the collective nature of the climate problem, but rather people are driven by notions of responsibility, morality and global leadership.

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Publication
McEvoy, D. M. and T. L. Cherry (2016). "The prospects for Paris: behavioral insights into unconditional cooperation on climate change." Palgrave Communications 2: 16056. DOI: 10.1057/palcomms.2016.56. Publisher version of record available at: https://www.nature.com/articles/palcomms201656
Language: English
Date: 2016
Keywords
climate change, United States, global leadership, Paris agreement

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