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Taxes vs permits: Options for price-based climate change regulation

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Document Format: Motu Working Paper

Publication Year: 2005

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of key issues involved in the choice among market-based instruments for climate change policy. Specifically, it examines the potential net benefits from shifting to a permit system for emission reduction, and the preconditions necessary for this change. It also draws out the implications of New Zealand’s specific circumstances and current climate policies for future policy development.

Citation

Kerr, Suzi; Isabelle Sin and Joanna Hendy. 2005. "Taxes vs permits: Options for price-based climate change regulation," New Zealand Treasury Working Paper 05/02.

Motu code: MYS0080

JEL codes: Q28, Q48