November 19, 2008 | Working Paper
  • Type of publication: Working Paper
  • Research or In The Media: Research
  • Research Area: Environmental and Energy Economics
  • Publication Date: 2008-11-19
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  • Authors:
    • Add Authors: James K. Boyce
    • Add Authors: Matthew E. Riddle
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  • JEL Codes: H23

When the United States puts a cap on carbon emissions as part of the effort to address the problem of global climate change, this will increase the prices of fossil fuels, significantly impacting not only consumers but also local, state, and federal governments. Consumers can be

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