About this episode

This episode explores the concept of carbon pricing and features an update on recent developments in the field.

What exactly is a carbon price, and how does it work? To prepare for a new episode about climate economics, we’re re-airing this season one episode in which MIT professor Christopher Knittel explains economists’ favorite tool for addressing climate change. Professor Knittel also returns for a special update on big developments in the world of carbon pricing, from Canada, China, and the European Union.

People in this episode

Guest: Christopher Knittel

Topics covered

• carbon pricing
• climate economics
• climate change
• environmental policy
• international relations

Keywords

• carbon price
• economists
• climate change
• Canada
• China
• European Union
• climate economics
• MIT professor
• addressing climate change

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Places: Canada, China

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