“Shaping the future of solar energy: climate change, industrial policy and free trade (Part B)” is the second of a two-part event, but also can be taught in its own session. May 2013, the EU Trade Commissioner of the European Union, Karel De Gucht, faces a career-defining choice. Soon a decision on the case antidumping largest EU, initiated by a group of European manufacturers of solar panels against Chinese manufacturers announced. De Gucht was aware that the imposition of tariffs on Chinese solar companies could lead to a broader trade war between two of the largest economies in the world. Part B of the case highlights the tensions between the EU and China about selling solar panels, solar eco politically charged battles between the U.S. and China in 2012. Regulation Solar transaction negotiated between the EU and China provides an overview of the political realities behind the industrial policy action on climate change and free trade. 2008.0 cases
by
Robert Lawrence,
Anjani Datla
Source: Harvard Kennedy School
2 pages.
Date Posted: December 4, 2013. Prod #: HKS780-PDF-ENG
Shaping the future of solar energy: climate change, industrial policy and free trade (Part B) Case Solution
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