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Market-based Policy Options to Control U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Market-based Policy Options to Control U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Abstract The United States is moving closer to enacting a policy to reduce domestic emissions of greenhouse gases. A key element in any plan to reduce emissions will be to place a price on greenhouse gas emissions. This paper discusses the different approaches that can be taken to price emissions and assesses their strengths and weaknesses. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Economic Perspectives American Economic Association

Market-based Policy Options to Control U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Metcalf, Gilbert E
Journal of Economic Perspectives , Volume 23 (2) – May 1, 2009
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American Economic Association
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Copyright © 2009 by the American Economic Association
Subject
Symposia
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0895-3309
DOI
10.1257/jep.23.2.5
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Abstract

Abstract The United States is moving closer to enacting a policy to reduce domestic emissions of greenhouse gases. A key element in any plan to reduce emissions will be to place a price on greenhouse gas emissions. This paper discusses the different approaches that can be taken to price emissions and assesses their strengths and weaknesses.

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Journal of Economic Perspectives – American Economic Association

Published: May 1, 2009

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