Evaluating Policy Tools for Promoting Renewable Energy
A government aims to increase the adoption of solar power for residential homes. It is considering two primary policy options:
- Providing a significant cash payment to homeowners for the cost of installing solar panels.
- Implementing a new tax on electricity consumed from non-renewable sources.
Critique the cash payment (subsidy) approach. In your response, evaluate its potential effectiveness and discuss at least two significant drawbacks or unintended consequences, particularly when compared to the alternative tax policy.
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