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National effects of global policy

It is argued by many that market-based policies along with cash transfers will make it easier for nations to forge deals to cut carbon emissions. However, emission-intensive manufacturing in China and India could be hit especially hard by this approach.

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Figure 1: Estimated impact of emission controls in 2020.

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Victor, D. National effects of global policy. Nature Clim Change 2, 24–25 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1338

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