Controlling Pollution: Using Taxes and Tradable Permits

Author/Editor:

Valerie Reppelin ; John Norregaard

Publication Date:

March 9, 2001

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Explores different ways of controlling pollution through -green-taxes or permits, and evaluates their advantages and disadvantages. While many countries use environmental taxes, interest in tradable permits is growing.

Series:

Economic Issues No. 2001/002

Subject:

Frequency:

Quarterly

English

Publication Date:

March 9, 2001

ISBN/ISSN:

9781589060005/1020-5098

Stock No:

EIIEA025

Pages:

17

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