Although the weak economy makes a shift in political momentum toward a comprehensive climate policy unlikely, the urgent need for tax reform and deficit could provide an opportunity for the next administration to achieve a sensible, cost-minimizing and effective comprehensive climate policy. Ted Gayer and Campaign 2012 Project Director Benjamin Wittes discuss what the next president will need to do to address climate policy during his term.
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