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Regulating carbon emissions: the cap-and-trade program


Abstract: The anti-pollution program in Congress contains desirable economic features. But a key component - an auction process covering all permits for carbon emissions - does not seem to be politically viable.

Keywords: Environmental protection; Pollution;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2009

Issue: Oct

Pages: 12-13