Some Environmentalists Have Criticized Tradable Emissions Allowances on the Grounds

question 54

Essay

Some environmentalists have criticized tradable emissions allowances on the grounds that they give permit holders a license to pollute. Furthermore, environmentalists argue that those who sell their permits receive a monetary benefit from their contribution to polluting the environment. Use economic reasoning to evaluate this criticism.

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