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Data Tool — Mar 18, 2020
Carbon Pricing Bill Tracker
Compare bills introduced in the 116th Congress that would implement a price on carbon dioxide emissions
Working Paper — Mar 12, 2020
Mechanisms to Reduce Emissions Uncertainty under a Carbon Tax
This paper introduces hybrid carbon tax policies that combine an initial price path with automatic tax adjustment mechanisms (TAMs) and evaluate how much these mechanisms can reduce emissions uncertainty.
Working Paper — Mar 12, 2020
Designing and Evaluating a US Carbon Tax Adjustment Mechanism
A tax adjustment mechanism automatically adjusts the tax rate based on where actual emissions are relative to a legislated target. This paper discusses the role for tax adjustment mechanisms in carbon tax design and trade-offs across alternative designs.
Data Tool — Mar 18, 2020
Carbon Pricing Bill Tracker
Compare bills introduced in the 116th Congress that would implement a price on carbon dioxide emissions
Working Paper — Mar 12, 2020
Mechanisms to Reduce Emissions Uncertainty under a Carbon Tax
This paper introduces hybrid carbon tax policies that combine an initial price path with automatic tax adjustment mechanisms (TAMs) and evaluate how much these mechanisms can reduce emissions uncertainty.
Working Paper — Mar 12, 2020
Designing and Evaluating a US Carbon Tax Adjustment Mechanism
A tax adjustment mechanism automatically adjusts the tax rate based on where actual emissions are relative to a legislated target. This paper discusses the role for tax adjustment mechanisms in carbon tax design and trade-offs across alternative designs.
Workshop/Seminar — Mar 13, 2020
Adding Mitigation Certainty to a US Carbon Tax: A Workshop on the REEP Symposium (Postponed)
A discussion on how to address emissions uncertainty in US carbon tax design
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
Unpacking elements of the proposed cap and dividend legislation and the landscape for a carbon pricing policy
Press Release — Nov 12, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio: “Carbon Pricing Proposals in Today's Congress, with Marc Hafstead”
Marc Hafstead offers insight on the numerous carbon pricing proposals that have been introduced in the US Congress.
Press Release — Sep 30, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio: "A New York State of Carbon Pricing, with Karen Palmer and Daniel Shawhan"
Karen Palmer and Daniel Shawhan discuss New York's energy plan and the promise of carbon pricing .
Press Release — Sep 20, 2019
New Interactive Tool: The Carbon Pricing Calculator
Resources for the Future released the new Carbon Pricing Calculator—an interactive tool that visualizes the environmental and economic effects of carbon pricing proposals.
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.
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.
Do Environmental Regulations Kill Jobs?
Marc Hafstead explores six key takeaways from recent work on jobs and environmental regulations.