An Empirical Test of New Developments in Coalition Theory for the Design of International Environmental Agreements

Citation

Finus M, Saiz ME & Hendrix EMT (2009) An Empirical Test of New Developments in Coalition Theory for the Design of International Environmental Agreements. Environment and Development Economics, 14 (1), pp. 117-137. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1355770X08004634

Abstract
We consider new developments in coalition theory for the design of international environmental agreements (IEAs). Applying an empirical model on climate change that comprises benefit and cost estimates from abatement for 12 world regions, we analyze how the design of an agreement affects the success of self-enforcing IEAs. We analyze single versus multiple coalitions, open versus exclusive membership with majority and unanimity voting, and no transfers versus transfers with four different transfer schemes.

Keywords
; Environmental policy, International cooperation; Environmental law, International; Coalition (Social sciences)

Journal
Environment and Development Economics: Volume 14, Issue 1