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The Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases and State Policy

A Frequently Asked Questions Guide

States can benefit from using the social cost of greenhouse gases to aid in making rational policy decisions in a transparent manner. Many states are already using these metrics in their decisionmaking. This report provides information on several issues related to the social cost of greenhouse gases, including discount rates, time horizons, and applicability for state policy, as well as methodological and technical guidance.