How to Think about Climate Policy

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How to Think about Climate Policy

With regard to the first issue, some learning has taken place. There seems to be general recognition that punitive policies to reduce emissions don’t generally work. This is why cap-and-trade was implemented in Europe and in US states like California in preference to the economists’ favorite carbon tax solution.

By Francis Fukuyama

Published on Jan 17, 2023

American Purpose

About the Author

Francis Fukuyama

Former Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program

Francis Fukuyama was a nonresident scholar in Carnegie’s Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, where his research focuses on democratization and international political economy.

Climate Change

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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