Quiz · The Economics of Climate Action

Question 1What is the speaker's main argument about climate action?

Climate action should wait until economies become stronger Protecting the climate always hurts national economic growth Only poor countries can afford to invest in green technology Delaying serious action will cost far more than acting now

Question 2What do insurance companies now warn about, according to the talk?

Some regions may become too risky to insure at all Insurance prices for solar panels are rising sharply Floods and wildfires are no longer covered by policies Most companies will stop selling insurance next year

Question 3According to the speaker, what can the money from carbon taxes support?

New factories that replace the ones closing down Higher salaries for government economic advisors Poorer households and public transport Research into cheaper insurance for coastal cities