This paper analyses optimal investments in innovation when dealing with a stringent climate target and with the uncertain effectiveness of R&D. The innovation needed to achieve the deep cut in emissions is modelled by a backstop carbon-free technology whose cost depends on R&D investments. To...

This paper analyses optimal investments in innovation when dealing with a stringent climate target and with the uncertain effectiveness of R&D. The innovation needed to achieve the deep cut in emissions is modelled by a backstop carbon-free technology whose cost depends on R&D investments. To...

This paper analyses optimal investments in innovation when dealing with a stringent climate target and with the uncertain effectiveness of Ramp;D. The innovation needed to achieve the deep cut in emissions is modelled by a backstop carbon-free technology whose cost depends on Ramp;D investments....