”The time is right to implement carbon taxes”
A new report published by the renowned think tank Brookings features one section called Recipe for a green recovery: Carbon taxes.“We have been preaching about carbon taxes for decades, but we think…
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Study shows: Carbon pricing can reduce social inequality
Since the protest actions of the "yellow vests" in France began in 2018, it has been argued that poorer households are more badly affected by carbon pricing since they spend a higher proportion of…
New EfD video on Carbon Pricing
A price on carbon? This is now a popular phrase in growing economies and business, where countries are moving towards putting a price on carbon pollution as a means of bringing down emissions and…
Prof. E Somanathan on the expected impact of COVID-19 on global climate policy and carbon markets
Prof. E. Somanathan was invited to speak at a virtual event organized by FSR-Climate and the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE) to discuss the expected impacts of…
Climate policy in a polarized world
Around the world, societies are torn by discussions about the economic effects of climate policy measures. The fight against climate change can only be won if the international community takes…
How carbon prices could ensure equitable sustainable development
Effective climate change mitigation measures, such as carbon pricing or reforming fossil fuel subsidies, are often perceived to undermine inclusive economic development and are, thus, rejected. These…
COVID response: Use public finances to support change
Earth Day is turning 50 years this year, celebrated with the theme of "Climate Action". At the same time the world is in lock-down to slow down the spread of COVID-19 - and the climate debate has…
Gothenburg Environmental Economics Report on the progress of carbon markets presented
Thomas Sterner and Åsa Löfgren with research colleagues has on behalf of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency written a report summarizing the state of knowledge and future research needs on…
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