A market-based solution to acid rain: The case of the sulfur dioxide (SO2)trading program

Authors
Dhanda, KK
Citation
Kk. Dhanda, A market-based solution to acid rain: The case of the sulfur dioxide (SO2)trading program, J PUBL POL, 18(2), 1999, pp. 258-264
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Economics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC POLICY & MARKETING
ISSN journal
07439156 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
258 - 264
Database
ISI
SICI code
0743-9156(199923)18:2<258:AMSTAR>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
In this article, the author presents a unique market-that of sulfur dioxide (SO2) allowances. This market aims to reduce the national level of SO2 emi ssions at the lowest possible cost. The author presents and analyzes the re sults of this allowance program over a period of six years.