Re-air and update: Carbon pricing
From Ask MIT Climate by MIT Climate Project
April 9, 2026 · 15 min · Season 8
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
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Canada, China
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