Emissions Trading for Climate Policy: US and European Perspectives - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0521142040 ISBN 13: 9780521142045

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Riassunto

This book offers a systematic comparison of US and European experiences of emissions trading.

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Review of the hardback: 'Readers who wish to become current on emissions trading, but are overwhelmed by the exploding literature, can find a solution in this book. Bringing together leading experts from both sides of the Atlantic, this insightful book summarizes what theory, empirical research and practical experience has taught us about this increasingly popular environmental policy.' Tom Tietenberg, Mitchell Family Professor of Economics, Colby College

Review of the hardback: 'Over the past two decades, emissions trading has evolved from a theoretical concept described in academic journals to become one of the most critical elements of climate policy. This timely book provides insightful analysis from some of the most prominent emissions trading experts on both sides of the Atlantic. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to understand the state-of-the art of this increasingly important environmental policy instrument.' Joseph Kruger, Visiting Scholar, Resources for the Future

Review of the hardback: 'Emissions trading is central to the global efforts to control climate change. This excellent collection of essays provides an up-to-date account of the economic, political and legal aspects of this instrument and helpfully combines European and US perspectives. It will be of great value to academic researchers in the field and to those more directly involved in practical implementation.' Steve Sorrell, Research Fellow, University of Sussex

Review of the hardback: 'This volume provides a complete course for the reader who wants to come up to speed on emission trading, thoroughly addressing the main issues - conceptual, economic, political and legal - and providing a very useful survey of experience and lessons learned.' Dallas Burtraw, Senior Fellow, Resources for the Future

Descrizione del libro

Bringing together economists, political scientists and lawyers, this 2005 book provides a description, analysis and evaluation of emissions trading as an instrument to control greenhouse gases. Offering a systematic comparison of US and European experiences of emissions trading, it will be essential reading for all those concerned with climate policy.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521142040
• ISBN 13: 9780521142045
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 260
• Redattore: Hansjurgens Bernd
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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