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Journal Article

How Do Economists Think about the Environment and Climate Change?


Abstract: While pollution can create a role for government intervention, issues like free-riding and others make reducing global greenhouse gas emissions difficult.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2022-12-16