From the EPA's environmental economics webpage:
Economic analysis plays a central role in informing EPA decision-making. The Agency’s work in this area covers a wide range of topics, focusing on evaluating the economic costs, benefits and impacts of proposed environmental regulations and policies on the national economy.
Learn more about economic analysis and research in the following topic areas:
- Evaluating Climate Policy Options, Costs and Benefits
EPA analyzes the anticipated economic effects of proposed standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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