Further reading

• The Economic Consequences of Outdoor Air Pollution (2016) provides a comprehensive assessment of the economic consequences of outdoor air pollution in the coming decades, focusing on the impacts on mortality, morbidity, and changes in crop yields as caused by high concentrations of pollutants. Unless more stringent policies are adopted, findings point to a significant increase in global emissions and concentrations of air pollutants, with severe impacts on human health and the environment. The market impacts of outdoor air pollution are projected to lead to significant economic costs, which are illustrated at the regional and sectoral levels, and to substantial annual global welfare costs.
• Further degradation of the environment and natural capital can compromise prospects for future economic growth and human well-being. The OECD Environmental Outlook to 2050: Consequences of Inaction (2012) projected significant consequences of climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity and health impacts of pollution by 2050, unless more ambitious policies are implemented. The Environmental Outlook, however, presented a one-way analysis of the impacts of socioeconomic developments on the environment. Specifically, it took no account of the feedbacks from environmental challenges and resource scarcity to the economy.

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Contacts

• Rob Dellink, Co-ordinator Modelling and Outlooks, Environment and Economy Integration Division, OECD Environment Directorate
• Elisa Lanzi, Policy Analyst, Environment and Economy Integration Division, OECD Environment Directorate
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