A Thought Experiment on Sustainable Management of the Earth System

A Thought Experiment on Sustainable Management of the Earth System

We introduce and analyze a simple formal thought experiment designed to reflect a qualitative decision dilemma humanity might currently face in view of anthropogenic climate change. In this exercise, each generation can choose between two options, either setting humanity on a pathway to certain high...

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Main Authors: Jobst Heitzig, Wolfram Barfuss, Jonathan F. Donges
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
decision dilemma
intergenerational welfare
time horizon
risk attitude
inequality aversion
fairness
responsibility
sustainability paradigms
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/6/1947

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