cap and trade
Definition
Program enacted to promote environment-friendly policies by mandating emissions. The emissions allowance is strictly controlled and must not exceed the predetermined cap amount. Emissions permits are provided to businesses, and are capped by government. Businesses are able to transfer these permits to other capped businesses if the business determines that it will not need all the permits provided.
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