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Tailored for undergraduate researchers, this calendar is a curated list of research seminars at the University of Illinois. Explore the diverse world of research and expand your knowledge through engaging sessions designed to inspire and enlighten.

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Speaker Dr. Rebecca Taylor - Plastic Bag Bans vs Taxes: Lessons and Open Questions

Event Type
Seminar/Symposium
Sponsor
Program In Environmental and Resource Economics (PERE)
Location
Mumford Hall 426-428
Date
Mar 18, 2024   12:00 - 1:00 pm  
Speaker
Dr. Rebecca Taylor, Assistant Professor, Dept.of ACE, UIUC
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Originating Calendar
ACE Seminars

Abstract
Policies to curb the use of disposable shopping bags take two main forms: (a) They provide market-based incentives, imposing fees or taxes on disposable shopping bags or offering rewards for bringing reusable bags from home, or (b) they impose command-and-control policies, which ban certain types of disposable shopping bags altogether. In this talk, I will review evidence on the effectiveness of these policy design choices through a behavioral economics lens and highlight best practices for policymakers considering similar legislation. I will also discuss open questions and areas for future research related to these policies. 

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