Has the OECD just rubbished the 'carbon leakage' argument?

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OECD says tougher environmental policies do not harm a country's overall exports - we take a look at a study that could have big implications for the 'carbon leakage' debate

As policymakers around the world have moved to curb carbon emissions, some industries and governments have argued increasingly stringent environmental policies will prove counter-productive, resulting...

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