Friday, February 22, 2013

The World Needs Carbon Taxes Summary for Policymakers


In the face of tepid economic growth and governments strained by excessive debt, this new GGI Analysis by Analyst Ryan Godfrey builds the case that carbon taxes are the most cost effective method for reducing emissions, and without government spending.

The GGI Analysis argues that countries should opt for carbon taxes over cap and trade schemes and and provides suggestions for how implementation could occur.

With leadership and smart measures for overcoming adverse effects, countries that implement carbon taxes can spur domestic innovation and increase energy efficiency. The GGI Analysis discusses how to overcome major challenges and makes recommendations to policymakers on how and why to quickly and efficiently introduce carbon taxes.

Ver Artículo completo: http://www.globalgovernance.eu/index.php/p-s-publications-2/policy-brief-the-world-needs-carbon-taxes-summary-for-policymakers.html