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How Economics Informs Environmental Policy: A Case Study of Shale Gas and Oil


Abstract: When setting environmental policy, regulators may cap the amount of a pollutant allowed, charge per unit emitted, or ban it outright. The March 2019 Issue of Page One Economics explores these policy options and how they may apply to the booming U.S. shale gas and oil industry.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: Page One Economics Newsletter

Publication Date: 2019-03

Pages: 1-7