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GLRPPR Sector Resource: The Competitiveness Impacts of Climate Change Mitigation Policies

Title:
The Competitiveness Impacts of Climate Change Mitigation Policies

Abstract:
A close look at the historical relationship between energy prices and U.S. production and consumption of energy-intensive goods suggests that energy-intensive manufacturers are likely to face only modest “competitiveness” impacts under a U.S. greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program, according to this report.

URL:
http://www.pewclimate.org/international/CompetitivenessImpacts

Source:
Pew Center on Global Climate Change

Resource Type:
Article/report

Date of Publication:
May 2009

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