“Last year, I was honored to help organize the Economists’ Statement on Carbon Dividends, which became the largest public declaration in the history of the economics profession. Economists pointed the way, and now student leaders are championing the cause. It is advocacy efforts like this that will make concrete climate solutions possible.”

“Economists can be a contentious lot, but this is one area where there is sweeping agreement. Policies like carbon taxes and dividends yield as much consensus among economists as the reality of climate change does among scientists. I am excited to see students seizing the baton and leading the way forward on this cornerstone solution.”

“For the United States to lead the way on climate change, we need smart solutions and a shared commitment to the cause. I am heartened to see the next generation of American leaders answering this call and modeling what it means to work together in service of the common good. Now you need to take this commitment to the ballot box and support those who are willing take up the cause.”

“A carbon fee and dividend is the most effective way to quickly and dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It should be the cornerstone of any national strategy to address climate change. I salute the hundreds of student government presidents from across the country for their leadership on this vital solution.”