State Programs to Counter the Corona Crisis — an Option for Climate Protection?

Abstract Public measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic have led to a severe economic crisis. In order to cope with this crisis, many expect strong state intervention. Governments across the world have pledged billions of euros for extensive recovery programs. But how ‘green’ should these recove...

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Main Authors: Erik Gawel, Paul Lehmann
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Sciendo 2020-07-01
Series:Wirtschaftsdienst
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10273-020-2697-0
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