Carbon Tax or Obama's Clean Power Plan?

Common Resources — Nov 2, 2012

Considering a Carbon Tax: Frequently Asked Questions​

RFF experts answer frequently asked questions about the design elements and potential economic impacts of a carbon tax policy.

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.

Data Tool — Sep 30, 2022

World Carbon Pricing Database

Explore a database of global carbon pricing policies since 1990