Rushing to Copenhagen? Is Cap-and-Trade the Answer?
Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Economics
Publication Date
2-2010
Abstract
To listen to the public discourse about: how to control emissions, one might think there is near unanimity that cap-and-trade is the answer. Set limits on carbon emissions, provide business with the ability to trade rights to pollute, and the market will efficiently spread the costs of pollution control. These economists beg to differ. Read why.
Recommended Citation
Ghosh, K. & Gray, P. (2010). Rushing to Copenhagen? Is Cap-and-Trade the Answer? Challenge, 53(1), 5-27. DOI: 10.2753/0577-5132530101
Journal
Challenge
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© 2010 M.E. Sharpe, Inc. All rights reserved.
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