Emission Trading and Carbon Tax: Two Instruments, One Goal (Brief 9)

ETS works by capping the total emissions allowed within the system. With a carbon tax, the government sets a tax rate and entities covered by the tax must pay this amount for every tonne they emit. Understand what these carbon pricing instruments have in common, how they differ, and which contexts might suit one over the other.

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