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1 Climate change : Macroeconomic impact and implications for monetary policy (Book chapter in: Ecological, Societal, and Technological Risks and the Financial Sector; forthcoming: July 2020) Sandra Batten, Rhiannon Sowerbutts and Misa Tanaka Bank of England1 Abstract Climate change and policies to mitigate it could affect a central bank s ability to meet its monetary stability objectives. Climate change can affect the macroeconomy both through gradual warming and the associated Climate changes ( total seasonal rainfall and sea level increased) and through increased frequency, severity and correlation of extreme weather events (physical risks). Inflationary pressures might arise from a decline in the national and international supply of commodities or from productivity shocks caused by weather-related events such as droughts, floods, storms and sea level rises. These events can potentially result in large financial losses, lower wealth and lower GDP.
Climate change can affect the macroeconomy both through gradual warming and the associated climate changes (e.g. total seasonal rainfall and sea level increased) and through increased frequency, severity and correlation of extreme weather ... carbon emission will have to be reduced significantly relative to the business as usual . 4 scenario ...
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