Understanding the Basics of Climate Change Cap- and -Trade: A Local Official’s Guide

Abstract

This short briefing paper provides a general overivew of the concept of cap-and-trade as it relates to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It also offers information about key issues of interest to local officials and suggests resources to learn more.

Resource Type

Report

Author

Institute for Local Government

Resource URL

http://www.ca-ilg.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/cap_and_trade_final.pdf

Date

November 2009

Institution

Institute for Local Government

Organization Type

Ngo

Solution

Market mechanisms

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