Allocation Issues in Greenhouse Gas Cap and Trade Systems

Congressional Testimony
Allocation Issues in Greenhouse Gas Cap and Trade Systems
Metcalf, G.E. (2009)
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Hearing on the Costs and Benefits for Energy Consumers and Energy Prices Associated with the Allocation of Greenhouse Gas Emission Allowances, October 21

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Abstract/Summary:

Prof. Gilbert Metcalf, a Research Associate of the MIT Global Change Program, testifies that enacting a carbon price through a greenhouse gas emissions cap and trade system will help the United States move to a carbon free economy in the most efficient manner possible. He argues that passing cap and trade legislation should be at the top of the political agenda for Congress and the Administration. (Hearing Schedule)

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Metcalf, G.E. (2009): Allocation Issues in Greenhouse Gas Cap and Trade Systems. U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Hearing on the Costs and Benefits for Energy Consumers and Energy Prices Associated with the Allocation of Greenhouse Gas Emission Allowances, October 21 (http://energy.senate.gov/public/)
  • Congressional Testimony
Allocation Issues in Greenhouse Gas Cap and Trade Systems

Metcalf, G.E.

U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Hearing on the Costs and Benefits for Energy Consumers and Energy Prices Associated with the Allocation of Greenhouse Gas Emission Allowances, October 21

Abstract/Summary: 

Prof. Gilbert Metcalf, a Research Associate of the MIT Global Change Program, testifies that enacting a carbon price through a greenhouse gas emissions cap and trade system will help the United States move to a carbon free economy in the most efficient manner possible. He argues that passing cap and trade legislation should be at the top of the political agenda for Congress and the Administration. (Hearing Schedule)

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