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To purchase or authenticate to the full-text of this article, please visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9957.2007.01052.x Byline: JUAN-CARLOS ALTAMIRANO-CABRERA (1), MICHAEL FINUS (2), ROB DELLINK (3) Abstract: In this paper we study the effect of different treaty designs on the success of international environmental agreements (IEAs). We analyze the standard assumption of an efficient abatement scheme and three uniform abatement quota schemes. Apart from analytical results, the analysis is supported by simulations based on the STACO (stability of coalitions) model. It turns out that quota agreements where the members decide by majority or unanimity voting are successful in overcoming free-rider incentives within an IEA. Finally, our results provide a rationale for the application of uniform abatement quotas in IEAs. Author Affiliation: (1)Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, EPFL ENAC INTER REME (2)University of Hagen and University of Stirling (3)VU University of Amsterdam and Wageningen University

To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.reseneeco.2006.03.004 Byline: Vincent M. Otto (a)(b), Andreas Loschel (c), Rob Dellink (a) Keywords: Computable general-equilibrium models; Endogenous technical change; Energy; Environment Abstract: This paper studies energy bias in technical change. For this purpose, we develop a computable general-equilibrium model that builds on endogenous growth models. The model explicitly captures links between energy, the rate and direction of technical change, and the economy. We show the importance of feedback in technical change, substitution possibilities between final goods, and general-equilibrium effects for energy bias in technical change. If the feedback effect is strong, or the substitution elasticity large, or both, our model tends to a corner solution in which only technologies are developed that are appropriate for production of non-energy intensive goods. Author Affiliation: (a) Environmental Economics and Natural Resources Group, Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands (b) Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Building E40-410, 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA (c) Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS), DG Joint Research Centre, European Commission, Seville, Spain Article History: Received 11 May 2005; Revised 24 March 2006; Accepted 30 March 2006

To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpolmod.2005.10.005 Byline: Rob Dellink, Ekko van Ierland Keywords: Applied general equilibrium; Pollution abatement; Dynamics; Environmental policy; Netherlands Abstract: This paper introduces a dynamic applied general equilibrium model with bottom-up abatement information for important environmental themes, which can be applied to a wide variety of countries. Empirical abatement cost curves determine the characteristics of abatement and substitution possibilities between pollution and abatement. The analysis of efficient reduction strategies for the Netherlands shows that the costs of current environmental policy targets can be limited via a mixture of technical abatement measures, economic restructuring and a temporary economic slowdown. Smog formation is the most costly environmental theme, due to the absence of sufficient technical abatement options. Author Affiliation: Environmental Economics and Natural Resources Group, Wageningen University, The Netherlands Article History: Received 1 September 2004; Revised 1 September 2005; Accepted 1 October 2005