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Possible Question 1

You work for Bea Green, a billionaire who willing to spend her money trying to reduce climate change by cutting the use of fossil fuels. Her top ideas is to promote a revenue-neutral carbon tax. She is also considering creating a “think tank” focused on climate change , but she is not really sure what a think tank is or does.

Knowing of your expertise, she seeks your advice on the following questions:

1) What are the "Guidelines to Formulation ", ( there are 4 guidelines to formulation. 1- many places and group participate. 2- many proceed without a clear definition of the problem. 3- many change points, " her idea come out and other say do it at this way" . 4- never neuter, " depending what idea will win". what general points should she be aware of as she tries to develop and promote her carbon tax concept ? Use the above guidelines and write a paragraph for each of them of how she can promote her carbon tax concept.

2) What are think tanks and how have they changed over the years ? Could this be a useful part of her strategy?

3) What is your basic advice to Green regarding how to promote the legitimation or adoption of her policy idea ? Explain to her the importance of majorities, and how to generally build alliances. (need majority in the key committee)

4) Consider whether Winter 2019 is a good time to really push hard on this idea.