Benötigt die EU Nachhilfe in Regressionsrechnung? Eine statistische Analyse des Vorschlags der EU-Kommission zur Begrenzung der CO2-Emissionen von PKW
As part of its efforts to reach the targets of the Kyoto Protocol, the European Commission is currently considering a new directive to reduce the per-kilometer CO2 emissions of newly registered automobiles. This paper critically assesses this proposal with respect to its statistical foundation. We argue that the proposal’s underlying assumptions misrepresent the current state of automotive technology and therefore may overestimate the feasibility of achieving the suggested emissions targets. Alternative targets are consequently proposed that are argued to more accurately reflect the industry’s technological evolution to date.
Frondel, M. and C. Schmidt (2008), Benötigt die EU Nachhilfe in Regressionsrechnung? Eine statistische Analyse des Vorschlags der EU-Kommission zur Begrenzung der CO2-Emissionen von PKW. AStA Wirtschafts- und Sozialstatistisches Archiv, 2, 4, 329–341