ANALYSIS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS, AND OTHER OBSERVATIONS IN PROF. SKOSPLES' ECONOMIC SYSTEMS COURSE AT OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Friday, December 11, 2009
EU agrees climate pledge that may boost Copenhagen
EU leaders agree on paying $10 bn to help developing countries in adjusting to climate change policies over the next 3 years. The EU members have promised to reduce their greenhouse gas emission up to 20% and are willing to reduce upto 30% if other nations are willing to do so. Financial matters are being discussed as well in the meeting. EU leaders is suggesting the IMF to implement a global tax on financial transactions so the banks do not take excessive risks that could lead to another financial crisis called a "Tobin tax". More EU countries like France and the UK are pushing it than the U.S.
It should be interesting to see what the market response will be to the Tobin tax. I think the United States will consider implementing it more seriously especially with Obama's tire tariff. If the the tax is successful and eliminates risk I definitely think more countries will jump on board.
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