Climate change and mid-latitudes agriculture: perspectives on consequences and policy responses

Mid-latitudes agriculture will be greatly changed by the time doubled carbon dioxide climate change begins to have a major impact. While it does not appear that such an impact would seriously restrain the growth of world agricultural capacity, significant shifts in regional comparative advantage in...

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Published in:Climatic change 1989-10, Vol.15 (1-2), p.51-73
Main Author: CROSSON, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Climatology. Bioclimatology. Climate change
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Meteorology
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Summary:Mid-latitudes agriculture will be greatly changed by the time doubled carbon dioxide climate change begins to have a major impact. While it does not appear that such an impact would seriously restrain the growth of world agricultural capacity, significant shifts in regional comparative advantage in agriculture would be likely. These consequences could impede international agreements to control climate change. Those countries gaining agricultural advantage will need changes in policies to capture the gains, while the losing countries will need different policies to lessen the costs. If CO sub(2) more than doubles, all countries will become the losers.
ISSN:0165-0009
1573-1480
DOI:10.1007/BF00138845