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An emissions trading system (ETS) permits a high allocation of free allowances to energy-intensive companies. The most likely objective of this practice is to:
Suggested Answer: B
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Free allowances in an ETS are often allocated to energy-intensive companies to prevent the offshoring of emissions, also known as 'carbon leakage,' where companies relocate to jurisdictions with laxer environmental regulations. (ESGTextBook[PallasCatFin], Chapter 3, Page 153)
28 comments · newest first
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Monte
10 months ago
Wow, I didn't realize they give out so many free allowances!
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Gracie
11 months ago
C sounds like a bad idea, we should be reducing emissions, not increasing them!
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Rosalind
11 months ago
Really? I doubt giving free allowances helps at all.
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Dorothy
11 months ago
I think B makes more sense, we need to keep emissions local.
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Janessa
11 months ago
A is definitely the goal here, keeps costs down!
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Magnolia
11 months ago
I practiced a similar question where free allowances were linked to maintaining competitiveness, so I might go with A as well.
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Ronald
12 months ago
Allocating more emissions sounds counterproductive, so I doubt it's C. I feel like A or B are more likely.
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Dierdre
12 months ago
I remember discussing how free allowances could help prevent offshoring emissions, which makes me lean towards B.
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Leeann
12 months ago
I think the free allowances are meant to keep costs low for companies, so maybe it's A? But I'm not entirely sure.
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Tayna
12 months ago
This is a good question that tests our understanding of emissions trading systems. I'll draw on the concepts we've covered in class to guide my thinking.
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Sharika
12 months ago
I'm feeling a bit lost on this one. The wording of the question and the options is tripping me up. I'll need to re-read it a few times to make sure I understand.
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Sherron
12 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to identify the most likely objective behind the high allocation of free allowances to energy-intensive companies.
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Tori
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem similar, so I'll need to carefully consider the nuances of each choice.
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Daniel
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the objectives of an emissions trading system. I'll need to think through the key factors at play here.
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Laura
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. But I do know that if I don't pass this exam, my carbon footprint will be the least of my problems!
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Rikki
2 years ago
I'm going with C. Increasing the quantity of emissions allocated seems like the logical goal here.
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Johnetta
2 years ago
I see your point, but I still think A is the most likely objective in this scenario.
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Margot
2 years ago
C seems like the best option to me. More emissions allocated means more room for companies to operate.
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Deandrea
2 years ago
I agree with B. We don't want emissions just being moved around to different places.
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Claribel
2 years ago
I think A makes more sense. Keeping the unit price low is important for the companies.
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Mabel
2 years ago
But wouldn't increasing the quantity of emissions allocated to participants in the ETS also be a valid objective?
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Donte
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe it's to prevent the offshoring of emissions into other jurisdictions.
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Mabel
2 years ago
I think the objective is to maintain a low unit price for emissions.
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Edgar
2 years ago
I think the answer is B. Preventing the offshoring of emissions makes the most sense as the objective of free allowances.
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Makeda
2 years ago
I see your point, it does make sense to prioritize preventing offshoring.
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Moira
2 years ago
That's true, but I think preventing offshoring is the main goal here.
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Rolf
2 years ago
But wouldn't maintaining a low unit price for emissions also be a valid objective?
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Artie
2 years ago
I agree, preventing offshoring of emissions is important.