Why have so many governments chosen to subsidize green energy initiatives? Can all of these programs be successful? China has passed the United States as the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, which displeases environmentalists concerned about global climate change. China has subsidized its green energy manufacturers, allowing them to dominate key industries, such as solar panels, which displeases advocates of free trade. What would you recommend China do? Should it accommodate its critics? Should it ignore them? What is the rationale for BTAs? Under what conditions, if any, should countries be allowed to impose BTAs? Green Energy and Free Trade What is the appropriate trade-off between promoting free trade and promoting green energy? Should the WTO rules be suspended when dealing with green energy