Does climate policy hurt economic growth?
To what extent do climate regulations and carbon pricing reduce short- and long-term economic growth, and what evidence changes that picture?
Scope
Focus on peer-reviewed and official economic assessments from 2010 onward. Exclude partisan commentary, single-country anecdotes without data, and predictions beyond 2050.
Definitions
Economic growth: change in real GDP per capita. Climate policy: regulations, taxes, or subsidies aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.
Background
This is a contested topic with strong claims on both sides. Several major studies suggest well-designed carbon pricing can reduce emissions with small economic costs, while others argue cumulative regulation slows investment. The goal here is to identify the strongest evidence and its limits.