Abstract
This paper aims to consider the meaning of the dismal theorem, as is presented by Professor Martin Weitzman. The theorem states that a standard cost–benefit analysis breaks down if there is a possibility of catastrophes occurring. This result has a significant influence on debates on the economics of climate change. In this study, we present an intuitive similarity between the dismal theorem and the St. Petersburg paradox using a simple discrete probability distribution.
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