A Response to Eyes on a Climate Prize: Rewarding Energy Innovation to Achieve Climate Stabilization

摘要

While it is undoubtedly true that prizes can be a means to induce technological achievement, the author notes, "Prizes are no panacea."~(10) I wholeheartedly agree. Grants, contracts, and prizes can all produce technological innovation. The choice of the tool is dependent upon the circumstances. At this time, it is unknown if prizes will create a breakthrough technology but the outlook is hopeful and using all the tools at our disposal would appear to be a prudent course of action.