Description: Should governments play a pivotal role in moving people to greener products? Norway sets an example of how governments can positively encourage its people to switch from gasoline and diesel cars to environmentally cleaner electrical cars.

Source: The New York Times

Date: October 16, 2015

Text Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/17/business/international/norway-is-global-model-for-encouraging-sales-of-electric-cars.html?ref=business

Questions for Discussion:

1. Discuss how Norway encouraged its people to switch to electric cars?
2. Should governments subsidize purchase of electric cars? Discuss both benefits and drawbacks of this approach.
3. How can consumers and governments influence car makers to reduce prices for its electric cars?