Analysis of Alternative Carbon Tax Price Paths for the Climate Leadership Council (CLC) Carbon Dividends Plan

An analysis of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions reductions under the Baker-Shultz Carbon Dividends Plan.

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Date

June 20, 2018

Authors

Marc Hafstead

Publication

Issue Brief

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1 minute

The purpose of this analysis is to assess the impacts of alternative carbon tax paths on US energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2 ) emissions. The sole focus is on the emissions impact of CLC’s first pillar and this brief does not consider the impacts of any pillars on households or industry.

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Marc Hafstead

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Marc Hafstead is an RFF fellow and director of the Carbon Pricing Initiative and the Climate Finance and Financial Risk Initiative.

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