Improving our understanding of the effects of low carbon policies on the Australian economy and regions

需要在国家以及农村和区域层面制定减缓气候变化的政策。具有明确假设的准确、公正和开放的辩论至关重要。提高学生对分析技能的兴趣和专业知识至关重要。必须使用不止一个国家模型，新的模型必须包含更详细的数据，特别是关于经济和环境之间相互作用的数据。不幸的是，澳大利亚在建设这一能力方面落后于其他发达国家。

Climate change mitigation policies at a national, and also at rural and regional level, is being demanded. Accurate, unbiased, and open debate with clear assumptions is critical. Greater student interest and expertise in the analytical skills is vital. More than one national model must be used and new models must incorporate more detailed data, especially on the interaction between the economy and the environment. Unfortunately, Australia has fallen behind other developed countries in building this capacity.