Jobs and Climate Policy: Evidence from British Columbia's Revenue-Neutral Carbon Tax

@article{Yamazaki2015,
  title={Jobs and Climate Policy: Evidence from British Columbia's Revenue-Neutral Carbon Tax},
  author={Akio Yamazaki},
  journal={PSN: Energy \& Carbon Taxes (Topic)},
  year={2015}
}
  • Akio Yamazaki
  • Published 28 October 2015
  • Economics
  • PSN: Energy & Carbon Taxes (Topic)
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