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- Subject Area
- Science, Political Science
- Publication Name
- Case for a Carbon Tax : Getting Past Our Hang-Ups to Effective Climate Policy
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publisher
- Island Press
- Subject
- Global Warming & Climate Change, Public Policy / Environmental Policy
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Item Weight
- 16 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 244 Pages
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There's a simple, straightforward way to cut carbon emissions and prevent the most disastrous effects of climate change-and we're rejecting it because of irrational political fears. That's the central argument of The Case for a Carbon Tax , a clear-eyed, sophisticated analysis of climate change policy. Shi-Ling Hsu ......
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Publisher
Island Press
ISBN-10
1597265314
ISBN-13
9781597265317
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109033534
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Case for a Carbon Tax : Getting Past Our Hang-Ups to Effective Climate Policy
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Global Warming & Climate Change, Public Policy / Environmental Policy
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science, Political Science
Number of Pages
244 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
3
LCCN
2011-014901
Lc Classification Number
Hj5316.H78 2011
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Who's afraid of a carbon tax? Not Shi-Ling Hsu, who builds an accessible, well-informed, and undeniably persuasive case for the superiority of carbon taxes over alternative climate change policy instruments. He also delves into individual and group psychology literatures to explain why the superiority of carbon taxes seems not to be grasped by the public and its representatives. Altogether a vital contribution to this, our most important debate., Who''s afraid of a carbon tax? Not Shi-Ling Hsu, who builds an accessible, well-informed, and undeniably persuasive case for the superiority of carbon taxes over alternative climate change policy instruments. He also delves into individual and group psychology literatures to explain why the superiority of carbon taxes seems not to be grasped by the public and its representatives. Altogether a vital contribution to this, our most important debate., Shi-Ling Hsu has written a thought-provoking defense of carbon taxes. His discussion of the policies, politics, and psychology of carbon taxes is highly readable and an extremely useful resource. Although the political winds in North America change from year to year, the challenge of pricing carbon is unavoidable in the long term. This book has staying power., Who's afraid of a carbon tax? Not Shi-Ling Hsu, who builds an accessible, well-informed, and undeniably persuasive case for the superiority of carbon taxes over alternative climate change policy instruments. He also delves into individual and group psychology literatures to explain why the superiority of carbon taxes seems not to be grasped by the public and its representatives. Altogether a vital contribution to this, our most important debate., Shi-Ling Hsu has written a thought-provoking defense of carbon taxes.His discussion of the policies, politics, and psychology of carbon taxes is highly readable and an extremely useful resource.Although the political winds in North America change from year to year, the challenge of pricing carbon is unavoidable in the long term. This book has staying power., Who''s afraid of a carbon tax? Not Shi-Ling Hsu, who builds an accessible, well-informed, and undeniably persuasive case for the superiority of carbon taxes over alternative climate change policy instruments. He also delves into individual and group psychology literatures to explain why the superiority of carbon taxes seems not to be grasped by the public and its representatives. Altogether a vital contribution to this, our most important debate., Shi-Ling Hsu has written a thought-provoking defense of carbon taxes. His discussion of the policies, politics, and psychology of carbon taxes is highly readable and an extremely useful resource. Although the political winds in North America change from year to year, the challenge of pricing carbon is unavoidable in the long term. This book has staying power., A must-read for anyone concerned about the wellbeing of their children and grandchildren. An objective, clear-sighted revelation of the sine qua non for stabilizing climate and preserving a livable planet., Shi-Ling Hsu's book is the most thoughtful and sweeping book on carbon taxation in existence. It is must reading for anyone interested in climate change policy. The book covers every angle, and does so with moderation and wit., A must-read for anyone concerned about the wellbeing of their children and grandchildren. An objective, clear-sighted revelation of the sine qua non for stabilizing climate and preserving a livable planet.
Table of Content
Untitled Title Page Copyright Page Contents Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Climate Change Policy Alternatives Carbon Taxes Command-and-Control Regulation Cap-and-Trade Government Subsidies Chapter 3: Ten Arguments for a Carbon Tax One: Economic Efficiency Two: Excessive Formation of Capital Three: Non-Interference with Other RegulatoryInstruments or Jurisdictions Four: Government Is Better at Reducing "Badsa ThanIncreasing "Goodsa Five: Incentives for Innovation'Price Effects Six: Incentives for Innovation'Price Breadth Seven: Administrability Eight: International Coordination Nine: Revenue Raising Ten: Economic Efficiency Revisited: Prices versusQuantities under Uncertainty Conclusion Chapter 4: Arguments against a Carbon Tax Political Economy Considerations Regressiveness Ineffectiveness Crowding Out Conclusion Chapter 5: Carbon Tax Psychology The "Do No Harma Effect The Identifiability Effect The Endowment Effect Conclusion Chapter 6: Changing Political Fortunes? Chapter 7: Conclusion Endnotes Index
Copyright Date
2012
Target Audience
College Audience
Dewey Decimal
363.738/746
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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