In Focus: Addressing the Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Marc Hafstead

Date

Oct. 10, 2024

Guest

Marc Hafstead

Producers

Annie McDarris and Matt Fleck

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tonton / Shutterstock

Carbon pricing, which requires companies and other entities to pay for each ton of carbon dioxide they release into the atmosphere, is well-regarded by economists as an efficient way to reduce emissions. What does a carbon price entail? Where is it in play? And what are its potential limitations? Resources for the Future Fellow Marc Hafstead explains this policy tool, its potential uses, and more in a new video.

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