Title: Policies for the efficient reduction of carbon dioxide emissions

Authors: Neil A. Leary, Joel D. Scheraga

Addresses: Climate Change Division, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, US Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW, Washington DC, USA. ' Climate Change Division, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, US Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW, Washington DC, USA

Abstract: This paper reviews issues that affect the design and implementation of efficient plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Arguments in favour of market mechanisms as opposed to command-and-control regulations are, evaluated, the performance of alternative market instruments is assessed, and the question of timing is addressed.

Keywords: carbon dioxide; CO2; carbon emissions; climate change; command and control instruments; market forces; taxation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGEI.1994.063532

International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 1994 Vol.6 No.1/2, pp.102-111

Published online: 16 Jul 2014 *

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