Papers by Catarina Roseta Palma
Journal of Risk Research, 2015
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Natural Resources Forum, 2015
ABSTRACT Transport sustainability is an essential driving force towards achieving sustainable dev... more ABSTRACT Transport sustainability is an essential driving force towards achieving sustainable development. In particular, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction policies cannot overlook the growing importance of the transport sector as economies expand. In this context, it is important to assess the relationship between carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the transport sector and economic growth, in order to design adequate transport policies. This paper tests the stated relationship for the Portuguese transport sector, using a non-linear cointegration methodology for the first time in this field. The main conclusion is that gross domestic product (GDP) and CO2 emissions from transport exhibit an increasing monotonic relationship, indicating that economic growth per se will be insufficient to mitigate the emissions. Therefore, it is necessary to search for concrete public policies that can influence both passenger travel behaviour and freight mobility plans, so as to reduce CO2 emissions without compromising economic development.
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Environmental Processes, 2014
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Energy Economics, 2009
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Información del artículo Análise económica da água em Portugal: os desafios da Directiva Quadro.
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Oxford Economic Papers, 2013
Abstract We derive a model of endogenous growth with physical capital, human capital and technolo... more Abstract We derive a model of endogenous growth with physical capital, human capital and technological progress through quality-ladders. We introduce welfare-decreasing pollution in the model, which can be reduced through the development of cleaner technologies. From the quantitative analysis of the model, we show clear evidence that the externality from technological progress to pollution considered in this model is sufficiently strong to induce underinvestment in R&D as an outcome of the decentralized equilibrium. An important ...
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Water pricing schedules often contain significant nonlinearities, such as the increasing block ta... more Water pricing schedules often contain significant nonlinearities, such as the increasing block tariff (IBT) structure that is abundantly applied for residential users. The IBT is frequently supported as a good tool for achieving the goals of equity, water conservation, and revenue neutrality but seldom has been grounded on efficiency justifications. In particular, existing literature on water pricing establishes that although efficient schedules will depend on demand and supply characteristics, IBT cannot usually be recommended.
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Abstract: Previous work has shown that quality-quantity interactions may alter the typical result... more Abstract: Previous work has shown that quality-quantity interactions may alter the typical results of private management under the assumption of myopic behavior. The main objective of the paper is to analyse the role of feedback strategies in a model containing an integrated quantity-quality approach, analyzing the impact on water use, pollution and shadow resource prices.
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Abstract The promotion of economic instruments is an essential part of efficient water management... more Abstract The promotion of economic instruments is an essential part of efficient water management everywhere, and it has been identified as a priority action by the European Commission. In this paper, we discuss the potential of economic instruments in a new light, looking into four behavioural economic applications that can have implications for water management.
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We consider an individualised approach to agent behaviour in an application to the classical econ... more We consider an individualised approach to agent behaviour in an application to the classical economic problem of tax compliance. Most economic theories consider homogeneous representative agent utilitarian approaches to explain the decision of complying or not with tax payment. However, a heterogeneous and individualised account of decision can be considered to explain certain apparently irrational behaviours.
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Ecological Economics, Jan 1, 2010
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Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, Jan 1, 2004
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Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Jan 1, 2002
This paper brings quality considerations into a deterministic model of resource management. It wo... more This paper brings quality considerations into a deterministic model of resource management. It would be natural to suppose that optimal management yields a larger aquifer of better quality than what private agents achieve. However, this paper shows that intervention may lower quantity while improving quality or vice versa. It is also shown that, despite the external costs associated with contaminant discharges, the stationary level of discharges chosen by the users of groundwater may be higher or lower than the efficient ...
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Environmental and Resource Economics, Jan 1, 2003
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Energy Policy, Jan 1, 2011
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Abstract: Demand and supply analysis in fisheries often indicates the presence of instabilities a... more Abstract: Demand and supply analysis in fisheries often indicates the presence of instabilities and multiple equilibria, both in open access conditions and in the socially optimal solution. The associated management problems are further intensified by uncertainty on the evolution of the resource stock or on demand conditions.
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Aquifer overexploitation is a serious problem in many regions. Most existing models
minimize the ... more Aquifer overexploitation is a serious problem in many regions. Most existing models
minimize the difference between optimally managed aquifers and common property
myopic solutions by not considering the environmental consequences of aquifer
overexploitation. Moreover, it is becoming clear that illegal extractions are a significant stumbling block on the path towards the implementation of better management
policies. In this paper we develop a model of illegal pumping for irrigation in a setting
where there are soil-productivity differences.
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... componente económico-financeira no Inventário Nacional de Sistemas de Abastecimento deÁgua e ... more ... componente económico-financeira no Inventário Nacional de Sistemas de Abastecimento deÁgua e de Águas Residuais (INSAAR) viria a permitir mais tarde a utilização de dados reais sobre custos e receitas para o cálculo dos níveis de recuperação de custos no sector. ...
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Papers by Catarina Roseta Palma
Working papers by Catarina Roseta Palma
minimize the difference between optimally managed aquifers and common property
myopic solutions by not considering the environmental consequences of aquifer
overexploitation. Moreover, it is becoming clear that illegal extractions are a significant stumbling block on the path towards the implementation of better management
policies. In this paper we develop a model of illegal pumping for irrigation in a setting
where there are soil-productivity differences.
minimize the difference between optimally managed aquifers and common property
myopic solutions by not considering the environmental consequences of aquifer
overexploitation. Moreover, it is becoming clear that illegal extractions are a significant stumbling block on the path towards the implementation of better management
policies. In this paper we develop a model of illegal pumping for irrigation in a setting
where there are soil-productivity differences.