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Rabe on states' rights and politics

Apr 26, 2022

During the Trump administration, blue states found comfort in federalism and states' rights, using the system to fight against federal environmental policies. Barry Rabe, J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy, further discussed...

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A methane fee could be a first and easier step towards a carbon tax - Rabe

Sep 10, 2021

While the United States has been slow to take action on a carbon tax, there may be another avenue that holds promise to curb the emission of an even more potent climate pollutant— a methane tax. In a new Milken Institute article, “Containing Methane...

Barry Rabe expects Midwest to refocus on climate issues

Nov 14, 2018

With a change of governorships after the midterm elections, one previously passed-over issue is seeing a resurgence. Governors-elect are already showing signs of making climate issues a top-priority in Midwestern states. Daniel Cusick, reporter for...

Barry Rabe's "The Durability of Carbon Cap-and-Trade Policy" in Governance journal

Jan 1, 2016

A journal article by Barry Rabe, “The Durability of Carbon Cap-and-Trade Policy,” was published in the January 2016 edition of Governance.AbstractThe surge of American states' adoption of policies to mitigate climate change in the late 1990s and...

Book Talks @ The Ford School, CLOSUP Lecture Series

Barry Rabe: Can We Price Carbon?

Oct 1, 2018, 11:30 am-1:00 pm EDT

Betty Ford Classroom (1110)

Barry Rabe discusses his book Can We Price Carbon? Moderated by John Milewski, Director of Digital Programming; Host and Managing Editor, Wilson Center NOW.

Barry Rabe: Can We Price Carbon?

Oct 1, 2018 1:18:00

Barry Rabe discusses his book Can We Price Carbon? Moderated by John Milewski. October, 2018.

Barry Rabe: Carbon Pricing

Apr 19, 2018 0:01:30

Barry Rabe, professor at the Ford School of Public Policy, says that economists widely agree that introducing a carbon price is the single most effective way for countries to reduce their emissions, but political barriers have deterred elected off