Agriculture Quote by Dale Jamieson
“We need to use economic instruments such as carbon taxes, cap and trade, tax and dividend and whatever else to help incentivize behavior that will move us to a post-carbon, post-animal agriculture world, and make our societies more resilient to the shocks that are already baked into the system. But that doesn't make climate change an "economic issue."”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Policy Lecture, 2023
Economic tools can steer societies toward low‑carbon, humane agriculture and boost resilience to existing systemic shocks.
In simple terms: Carbon taxes and similar policies guide behavior toward sustainability.
Key Takeaway
Use market mechanisms to drive climate solutions.
Themes
climate policy
economics
resilience
agriculture
behavioral incentives
Mood
urgent
determined
optimistic
Type
policy
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- corporate sustainability planning
- community climate action
- investment in renewable infrastructure
Key Concepts
Carbon pricing
cap‑and‑trade
dividend schemes
systemic risk
post‑carbon transition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we align economic incentives with social values?
- What barriers prevent adoption of carbon pricing?
A Different Perspective
Policies alone cannot solve climate change without cultural and technological shifts.
