GNLGJun 17, 2023

Long-term Effects of Temperature Variations on Economic Growth: A Machine Learning Approach

arXiv:2308.06265v1h-index: 6
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This research addresses the problem of climate impact on economic planning for policymakers, but it is incremental as it applies existing machine learning methods to new data in climate-economy studies.

The study tackled the problem of understanding how temperature variations affect long-term economic growth by analyzing global temperature and economic data, revealing a significant relationship between average temperature and GDP growth.

This study investigates the long-term effects of temperature variations on economic growth using a data-driven approach. Leveraging machine learning techniques, we analyze global land surface temperature data from Berkeley Earth and economic indicators, including GDP and population data, from the World Bank. Our analysis reveals a significant relationship between average temperature and GDP growth, suggesting that climate variations can substantially impact economic performance. This research underscores the importance of incorporating climate factors into economic planning and policymaking, and it demonstrates the utility of machine learning in uncovering complex relationships in climate-economy studies.

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