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Can cap and trade work in the US?

Oct 9, 2024 · 24m
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  • Washington state implements ambitious cap-and-trade system for carbon emissions, establishing limits while letting markets determine most efficient decarbonization methods
  • Economists support cap-and-trade approach but system has struggled to gain adoption in US; Washington's success could inspire other states or serve as cautionary tale
  • Episode examines whether market-based climate policy can work in practice as high stakes experiment unfolds

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