If we had assumed lower discount rates in the past, we wouldn't have the problems we do now. (alephblog.com)
Thus I say to the young; lobby for lower discount rates, that there might be more taxation in the short - run, and less in the long - run. (alephblog.com)
To avoid longer - term damages, society clearly will have to greatly reduce CO2 emissions given their importance in total emission valuation at low discount rates. (link.springer.com)