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Author:   Jon Birger Skjærseth ,  Jørgen Wettestad
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9780754648710

ISBN 10:   0754648710
Pages:   230
Publication Date:   28 February 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Analytical Framework; Chapter 3 Development of the EU ETS; Chapter 4 Initiating EU Emissions Trading; Chapter 5 Deciding on EU Emissions Trading; Chapter 6 Implementing EU Emissions Trading; Chapter 7 Conclusions;

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'EU emissions trading was always - and remains - an ambitious project. Few, if any, of those involved would have expected the scheme to have been put in place by the European Union so quickly. Here is a meticulously researched account of how and why it happened. On the basis of original documentation and first-hand accounts, this important work re-constitutes the various stages of the process, from conception to implementation...will fascinate political scientists and policy-makers, as well as those interested in European integration and environmental protection.' Peter Vis, European Commission, Belgium 'Solidly built on political science concepts, this book convinces with its systematic and comprehensive exploration of the emergence, development and effectiveness of the EU Emissions Trading system - an asset for any bookcase on EU and global environmental governance.' Sebastian Oberthur, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium 'The authors tell the real story of the politics behind the EU ETS. By resolving the mystery as to why it was the EU that implemented the first international CO2 trading scheme, this book fills a crucial research gap for those working on EU and international environmental policy. At the same time, the book is a fine case study of how the EU works in practice, making interesting reading for scholars of European integration.' Christian Egenhofer, Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), Brussels and University of Dundee, UK 'Skjaerseth and Wettestad's book is a valuable addition to the literature on the EU ETS and certainly useful for readers not familiar with climate policy. It captures some of the important views of key players who had a role in this historic event.' Climate Policy '...Besides giving a detailed analysis of why, how and with what consequences the EU ETS developed, Skjaerseth and Wettestad's main added value lies in the systematic approach to the subject. By testing propositions that could explain the development of the ETS, they provide broader insights into the way EU policies are designed and implemented. Their findings are thus not only useful for those interested in the development of the EU ETS, but also for political scientists interested in the functioning of the European Union.' Carbon and Climate Law Review 'The publication of this book is timely as the Scheme is now in the second phase of its implementation and is being extended to include more gases and more branches, such as aviation...The authors have therefore done a great service to research in this field by the provision of this well-informed survey on EU emissions trading policy to date and they have also provided a basis to understand how that policy may change in the light of continuing and new problems related to energy and the environment.' Journal of Contemporary European Studies

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Jon Birger Skjaerseth and Jorgen Wettestad are both Senior Research Fellows at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Norway.

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