Nutrient Credit Trading for the Chesapeake Bay_An Economic Study 2012
- Published:
- May 1, 2012
- Originator:
- Chesapeake Bay Commission
This report does not offer a critique of the state programs. Instead, it generates data from which sound policy can evolve. It offer a foundation analysis that provides insights into how markets can minimize the cost of pollution reductions, with cost being one of several factors for policymakers to consider. The memberss of the Economics of Trading Advisory Council were instrumental in assuring the accuracy and applicability of this work to our region. The Council's advice, coupled with the extraordinary expertise of the contractors, made the project possible.