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Regional variation in the potential economic effects of climate change

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  • Van Butsic
  • Ellen Hanak
  • Robert G. Valletta

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This Economic Letter overviews some recent research into the geographic variation in the potential economic impact of climate warming in North America.

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  • Van Butsic & Ellen Hanak & Robert G. Valletta, 2008. "Regional variation in the potential economic effects of climate change," FRBSF Economic Letter, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, issue aug22.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedfel:y:2008:i:aug22:n:2008-26
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