Consider an abatement cost function of the type where 0 (a) Determine the socially optimal allocation. (b)

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Consider an abatement cost function of the type

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where 0

(a) Determine the socially optimal allocation.

(b) Determine the socially optimal policy mix, including optimal levels.

(c) Now assume the regulator may only use a single instrument.
Determine the second-best optimal tax rate and the second-best optimal amount of tradable permits, respectively.

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A Course In Environmental Economics

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Authors: Daniel J Phaneuf, Till Requate

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