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2016Simulations of proposed deep decarbonization pathways. A contribution to Switzerland decarbonization pathways - technical appendix
Philippe Thalmann, Marc Vielle, Frédéric Louis François Babonneau
This report aims at simulating deep decarbonization pathways for Switzerland. The analysis relies on macro-economic simulations of GEMINI-E3, a computable general equilibrium model used to assess the energy and economic impacts of a Swiss low carbon societ ...
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