# Quick References: Cap and Trade vs. Carbon Tax

*Published:* 2009-02-19
*Author:* Keith Gaby

I posted [earlier this month](https://blogs.edf.org/climate411/2009/02/04/quick-reference-why-its-urgent-to-address-global-warming/ "about a quick reference sheet on why it's urgent to act on climate change") about quick reference sheets we’re putting together to cover points that we often discuss with with Hill staff and reporters. We just added some new ones, and I wanted to highlight a couple for you:

- [Cap and trade vs. a carbon tax](http://edf.org/article.cfm?contentID=9204): Why a cap is more effective and cheaper
- [How cap and trade works](http://www.edf.org/article.cfm?contentID=9112): It’s simpler than many people think

Again, I hope you also find these summaries useful, and we appreciate suggestions for additions and updates.