Climate Change Measures and Trade Considerations

by Fried, George R.

• ISBN13: 9781608767564
• ISBN10: 1608767566
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-07-01
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Summary

Global climate change is one of the most significant long-term policy challenges facing the United States, and policies to mitigate climate change will have important economic, social, and environmental implications. This book explores the current climate change trade measure considerations for U.S. policy makers, such as estimating industry effects, identifying potentially vulnerable industries and the international trade implications.

Table of Contents

Preface

Expert Opinion on the Economics of Policy Options to Address Climate Change

Climate Change Legislation: International Trade Considerations (Testimony of Hon. Eileen Claussen, President, Pew Center on Global Climate Change)

Climate Change Legislation: International Trade Considerations (Opening Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley, Senate Finance Committee Hearing)

Testimony of Gary N. Horlick before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance

Climate Change Trade Measures: Estimating Industry Effects (Loren Yager, Director, International Affairs & Trade)

Climate Change Trade Measures: Considerations for U.S. Policy Makers (Loren Yager, Director, International Affairs & Trade)

Index

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