Category: India

Estimating marginal external costs of transport in Delhi

By CostBenefit on Feb 23, 2010 | In Air, Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Academic Study/Journal Article, Transportation, Sprawl & Smart Growth, India, Computer Software/Database, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits | Send feedback »

Abstract: This paper develops the model and methodology to estimate the marginal external cost of urban road transport, which is necessary for analysing optimal urban transport prices. Four major marginal external costs analysed in this paper include th… more »

Realistic generation cost of solar photovoltaic electricity

By CostBenefit on Nov 4, 2009 | In Energy, Academic Study/Journal Article, India, Regulatory Analysis, Costs and Benefits | Send feedback »

Abstract: Solar photovoltaic (SPV) power plants have a long working life with zero fuel cost and negligible maintenance costs but requires huge initial investments. The generation cost of solar electricity is mainly the cost of financing the initial inve… more »

Greenhouse Gas Mitigation: Issues for Indian Agriculture

By CostBenefit on Nov 2, 2009 | In General, Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Groundwater, Agriculture, Forestry and Food, India, Regulatory Analysis, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Costs and Benefits | Send feedback »

Executive SummaryBy some estimates, agricultural practices account for 20 percent of India’s total greenhouse gas (GSG) emissions; thus, cost-effective reductions in agricultural emissions could significantly lower India’s overall emissions.We expl… more »

India needs sanitation policy reform to enhance public health

By CostBenefit on Oct 29, 2009 | In Water, Health, Academic Study/Journal Article, Economic Development and Green Jobs, Waste & Recycling, India, Regulatory Analysis, Savings, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Costs and Benefits, Wastewater | Send feedback »

Abstract: Govindasamy Agoramoorthy and Minna J. Hsu investigate the impact of 100 newly built toilets in villages across Dahod District (Gujarat State, India) by a non-government agency during 2005-2007. The toilets significantly reduced not only the cos… more »

Climate Change Risks Could Cost Developing Countries Up to 19% of GDP by 2030: Report says action on climate adaptation may significantly reduce losses and increase economic sustainability.

By CostBenefit on Sep 16, 2009 | In Water, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Land + Water, U.S., U.K., Africa, Companies,CSR,Business,Finance, Hurricanes, Floods, Florida, China, India, Regulatory Analysis, Computer Software/Database, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Press Release (May be biased), Free Report at Time of Entry | Send feedback »

A report from the Economics of Climate Adaptation Working Group released on September 14, 2009 indicates that climate risks could cost nations up to 19% of their GDP by 2030, with developing countries most vulnerable. The report concludes, however, that… more »
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