Hitzewelle: Ökonomin Grimm sagt Preisanstieg als Folge des Niedrigwassers voraus
Preise könnten bei diversen Grundstoffen steigen, warnt die Wirtschaftsweise Veronika Grimm. Sie kritisiert Politiker, die kurzsichtig agierten, statt sich auf solche Lagen vorzubereiten.
Economist Veronika Grimm foresees rising prices due to low water levels in German rivers, causing transportation issues. Speaking to "Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger," Grimm stated that inefficient rationing can unnecessarily drive prices up during low water. This effect is seen in the chemical industry and energy market, particularly in the transport of oil to refineries, which is impacted by low water levels.
The extent to which various commodities react to price changes depends on the storage capacities that companies have established. Grimm criticized the lack of foresight in politics regarding climate change adaptation. While a truck driver's Sunday ban is a necessary measure, Grimm argued that it's essential to be prepared for such situations instead of discussing ad-hoc emergency measures.
Predicting the effects of climate change is not difficult, according to Grimm. "Politicians' performance is unimpressive when they keep reacting to crises without developing systematic strategies for climate adaptation."
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