Abstract
A minimum price for emission allowances offers the best opportunity for the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to function as a key policy instrument in reducing CO2 emissions. Such a price floor will create a steady and higher CO2 price, which will stimulate corporations to reduce their CO2 emission and invest in low-carbon technologies. When the price of CO2 is too low, it is often more efficient for companies to buy emission rights rather than to invest in emission reduction.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Den Haag |
Publisher | Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving |
Number of pages | 72 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-94-91506-36-9 |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |