OT: Cars, fuel economy, and such

[fa63]

If they don't stop you from driving, then they generate income which can be used for R&D / abatement. Take responsibility for our actions, and pay for what we pollute, right? And if developed nations don't lead the effort, then who will?

[ntb1001]

Originally Posted by fa63

If they don't stop you from driving, then they generate income which can be used for R&D / abatement. Take responsibility for our actions, and pay for what we pollute, right? And if developed nations don't lead the effort, then who will?

Problem is that it just dosnt happen....it just feeds the Government waste machine.

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[fa63]

Originally Posted by ntb1001

Problem is that it just dosnt happen....it just feeds the Government waste machine.

Ah, the good old wasteful government argument... I would never argue there aren't inefficiencies in government, but that does that mean we should do nothing?

[ntb1001]

Originally Posted by fa63

Ah, the good old wasteful government argument... I would never argue there aren't inefficiencies in government, but that does that mean we should do nothing?

not at all...just think that there has to be a better way than wasting money

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[fa63]

Cap and trade it is, then.

[ntb1001]

Originally Posted by fa63

Cap and trade it is, then.

if it makes you feel better...send me money and I'll wear a cap!!


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[fa63]

Couple reasons for perceived government inefficiency:

- Nature of the services government provides (Baumol paradox, I think it is called)
- Transparency / accountability requirements are typically far greater for governments than the private sector (means more paper work, etc.)
- It is easy to pick on them

[fa63]

Tradable credits (as part of a cap and trade approach) are different than a straight carbon tax.

The ultimate goal of CAFE standards is to reduce the externality (emissions) associated with vehicles. A tax can achieve the same goal by putting a price on what cars emit, assuming the tax is high enough to actually reduce overconsumption.