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- Title
THE "CASH FOR CLUNKERS" PROGRAM: A SUSTAINABILITY EVALUATION.
- Authors
Tyrrell, Marianne; Dernbach, John C.
- Abstract
This article describes and evaluates the effectiveness of the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009, also known as the "Cash for Clunkers" legislation. Under this law, Congress authorized persons trading in older and less fuel-efficient motor vehicles for newer and more fuel-efficient vehicles to receive a voucher worth up to $4,500 toward the purchase of the new vehicle. The article reviews various studies assessing the effectiveness of this legislation based on economic, social, and environmental criteria. Because these criteria are consistent with the goals of sustainable development, the legislation provides important lessons for future efforts to achieve sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Subjects
EMISSIONS trading laws; MOTOR vehicle fuel consumption; SUSTAINABLE development; GREENHOUSE gas mitigation laws; LEGISLATION; ENVIRONMENTAL law; MOTOR vehicle industry
- Publication
University of Toledo Law Review, 2011, Vol 42, Issue 2, p467
- ISSN
0042-0190
- Publication type
Article