Tradable Pollution Permits

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Tradable Pollution Permits

Advantages

  • Puts a cap on the level of pollution
  • Firms can benefit from lower pollution
  • Governments make revenue

Disadvantages

  • There is a cost to implementing the scheme
  • Deciding on the level of pollution is difficult
  • The market for permits is subject to failure also

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