What is the primary function of tradable pollution permits?

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1 Jun 2019
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Tradable pollution permits primarily set a cap on the overall pollution levels allowed. While they do not fix the price of pollution, determine demand, or reduce incentives for innovation, they effectively control the quantity of pollution by limiting emissions.

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