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Erdmann, K., Zaklan, A., Kemfert, C. Linking Cap-and-Trade Systems and Green Finance. Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung, 88(2), 89-100. https://doi.org/10.3790/vjh.88.2.89
Erdmann, Katharina; Zaklan, Aleksandar and Kemfert, Claudia "Linking Cap-and-Trade Systems and Green Finance" Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung 88.2, , 89-100. https://doi.org/10.3790/vjh.88.2.89
Erdmann, Katharina/Zaklan, Aleksandar/Kemfert, Claudia: Linking Cap-and-Trade Systems and Green Finance, in: Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung, vol. 88, iss. 2, 89-100, [online] https://doi.org/10.3790/vjh.88.2.89
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Linking Cap-and-Trade Systems and Green Finance

Erdmann, Katharina | Zaklan, Aleksandar | Kemfert, Claudia

Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung, Vol. 88 (2019), Iss. 2 : pp. 89–100

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Katharina Erdmann, FU Berlin and DIW Berlin, kerdmann@diw.de

Aleksandar Zaklan, DIW Berlin, azaklan@diw.de

Claudia Kemfert, DIW Berlin and Hertie School of Governance, sekretariat-evu@diw.de

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Abstract

Summary: Linking of two or more cap-and-trade systems promises gains in cost effectiveness and signals a strong commitment to carbon policy. Linking is also seen as one possible way of converging from regional climate policy initiatives toward a global climate policy architecture. Moreover, linking may be used to direct investment into low-carbon technology – one form of green finance – to low-abatement cost locations. Two linked systems have been established recently, one in Europe and one in North America. However, linking also comes with challenges, such as increased exposure to shocks originating in other parts of the linked system and a greater need for policy coordination. We first consider the benefits and challenges of linking conceptually, including its incentives for green financial flows. We then present some of the main features of the European and North American linked systems and outline the process that led to their establishment. Finally, we consider preliminary evidence on the workings of each linked system. We conclude that from a green finance perspective linking should be viewed as a long-term option.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Katharina Erdmann, Aleksandar Zaklan, and Claudia Kemfert: Linking Cap-and-Trade Systems and Green Finance 89
Summary 89
Zusammenfassung 89
1 Introduction 90
2 The Concept of Linking Cap-and-Trade Schemes 91
2.1 Advantages of Linking: Greater Cost Effectiveness and Policy Commitment 91
2.2 Challenges of Linking: Price Risk Shocks and Need for Policy Coordination 92
3 Linking and Green Finance 93
3.1 Linking May Encourage Green Finance 93
3.2 Distributional Aspects 94
4 Linking in Practice 94
4.1 EU ETS and CH ETS 94
4.2 The North American Carbon Market 95
5 Preliminary Evidence on the Workings of Linking 96
5.1 The European Case 96
5.2 Linking in North America 97
6 Conclusion 97
References 89

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