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Political Economy of the Emission Reduction Measures
Political Economy of the Emission Reduction Measures

Author(s): Rafał Riedel
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: ETS; political economy; EU; emissions

Summary/Abstract: The objective of the article is the critical analysis of measures undertaken by the European Union in order to reduce CO2 emissions. The analysis covers also some alternative methods of addressing the emissions problem as well as applicable reforms of the current ETS scheme. The arguments, of political and economic nature, are contextualized in the broader scope of the EU’s climate and energy policies.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 27-43
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: English