Traditional Carbon Pricing
Many experts agree that taxing carbon to regulate emissions is the most economically efficient approach to achieve reductions and meet environmental goals. RFF research on carbon pricing examines the potential impacts on different regions and populations as well as on employment, assesses options for revenue use, and more.
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Explainer — Jun 6, 2019
Carbon Pricing 101
An introduction to carbon pricing, including carbon taxes and cap-and-trade programs, the benefits and design of pricing policies, and applications around the globe.
Data Tool — Oct 1, 2020
Carbon Pricing Bill Tracker
Compare bills introduced in the 116th Congress that would implement a price on carbon dioxide emissions
Working Paper — Aug 28, 2024
Is Broader Always Better? Preexisting Distortions, Emissions Elasticities, and the Scope of Emissions Pricing
In this working paper, RFF researchers examine alternatives to broad-based carbon pricing and whether they come with a large loss in efficiency.
Media Highlight — Mar 4, 2024
Heatmap: “A Carbon Tax is Back on the Table”
RFF board member Catherine Wolfram offers comments on a new paper she coauthored in this article about renewed attention on carbon taxes.
Working Paper — Aug 28, 2024
Is Broader Always Better? Preexisting Distortions, Emissions Elasticities, and the Scope of Emissions Pricing
In this working paper, RFF researchers examine alternatives to broad-based carbon pricing and whether they come with a large loss in efficiency.
Data Tool — Sep 30, 2022
World Carbon Pricing Database
Explore a database of global carbon pricing policies since 1990
Working Paper — Jul 29, 2021
Border Carbon Adjustments without Full (or Any) Carbon Pricing
Border Carbon Adjustments without Full (or Any) Carbon Pricing
Working Paper — Jul 12, 2021
Understanding the Resistance to Carbon Taxes: A Case Study of Sweden
Understanding the Resistance to Carbon Taxes: A Case Study of Sweden
Workshop — Mar 13, 2020
Adding Mitigation Certainty to a US Carbon Tax: A Workshop on the REEP Symposium (Postponed)
Adding Mitigation Certainty to a US Carbon Tax: A Workshop on the REEP Symposium (Postponed)
RFF Live — Sep 20, 2019
The Future of Carbon Pricing: Examining 2019's New Proposals
Understanding the nuances of the many carbon pricing plans introduced so far this year
RFF Live — Mar 28, 2019
Putting a Price on Carbon, with Sen. Van Hollen and Rep. Beyer
Putting a Price on Carbon, with Sen. Van Hollen and Rep. Beyer
RFF Live — Mar 6, 2019
The Future of Carbon Pricing
Opportunities and challenges facing carbon pricing during the next few years, and lessons learned from carbon pricing around the world.
Resources Radio — Jun 22, 2021
Do Carbon Taxes Hurt the Economy?, with Gilbert Metcalf
Gilbert Metcalf describes how a modest carbon price could impact GDP, employment, and companies’ willingness to invest in clean energy.
Resources Radio — Nov 12, 2019
Carbon Pricing Proposals in Today’s Congress, with Marc Hafstead
In a special crossover episode with CSIS' Energy 360° podcast, Marc Hafstead analyzes the recent cluster of carbon pricing proposals that have been introduced in the US Congress.
Resources Radio — Sep 30, 2019
A New York State of Carbon Pricing, with Karen Palmer and Daniel Shawhan
Karen Palmer and Daniel Shawhan provide expert insight on the future of carbon pricing in New York State.
Common Resources — Aug 14, 2019
Do Environmental Regulations Kill Jobs?
Marc Hafstead explores six key takeaways from recent work on jobs and environmental regulations.
Media Highlight — Mar 4, 2024
Heatmap: “A Carbon Tax is Back on the Table”
RFF board member Catherine Wolfram offers comments on a new paper she coauthored in this article about renewed attention on carbon taxes.
Media Highlight — Oct 11, 2021
Carbon Tax Push Reappears Amid Democrats' Budget Negotiations
Carbon Tax Push Reappears Amid Democrats' Budget Negotiations
Media Highlight — Aug 9, 2021
Carbon Pricing with Dr. Marc Hafstead
Carbon Pricing with Dr. Marc Hafstead
Press Release — May 26, 2021
With a Detailed Model, the Positive Economic Effects of a Carbon Tax Come to Light
With a Detailed Model, the Positive Economic Effects of a Carbon Tax Come to Light