What is the Value of Being First? Perspectives from the California and Sweden Experiences

Multiple approaches and policy instruments have played essential roles in the environmental successes of California and Sweden. Success in both Sweden and California has been built on research and development. This element of success includes natural science, technology, and social science research. here exists a crucial interaction between air pollution policy and climate policy that requires coordinated policies in the future.

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May 7, 2013

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Dallas Burtraw, Daniel F. Morris, and Lars Zetterberg

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Issue Brief

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Dallas Burtraw

Darius Gaskins Senior Fellow

Dallas Burtraw is the Darius Gaskins Senior Fellow at RFF. Burtraw’s research includes analysis of the distributional and regional consequences of climate policy and the evolution of electricity markets, including renewables integration.

Daniel F. Morris

Lars Zetterberg

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