Number: 98-738 Title: Global Climate Change: Three Policy Perspectives Authors: Larry Parker and John E. Blodgett, Resources, Science, and Industry Division Abstract: This paper examines three starting points from which a U.S. response to the convention is being framed. These starting points, or policy "lenses," lead to divergent perceptions of the issue with respect to uncertainty, cost and benefit accounting, and urgency. They also imply differing but overlapping processes and actions for possible implementation, thus shaping recommendations of policy advocates concerning the federal government's role in reducing greenhouse gases. Pages: 34 Date: November 26, 2008