The Economic Implications of Introducing Carbon Taxes in South Africa
Alton, Theresa, Arndt, Channing, Davies, Rob, Hartley, Faaiqa, Makrelov, Konstantin, Thurlow, James and Ubogu, Dumebi (2012). The Economic Implications of Introducing Carbon Taxes in South Africa. UNU-WIDER.
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Sub-type Working paper Author Alton, Theresa
Arndt, Channing
Davies, Rob
Hartley, Faaiqa
Makrelov, Konstantin
Thurlow, James
Ubogu, DumebiTitle The Economic Implications of Introducing Carbon Taxes in South Africa Volume/Issue No. 2012/46 Publication Date 2012 Place of Publication Helsinki Publisher UNU-WIDER Pages 24 Language eng Abstract South Africa is considering introducing carbon taxes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We evaluate potential impacts using a dynamic economy-wide model linked to an energy sector model. Simulation results indicate that a phased-in carbon tax that reache
Keyword Income distribution
Public welfare
Environmental aspects (taxation)
UnemploymentCopyright Holder UNU-WIDER Copyright Year 2012 Copyright type Fair use permitted ISSN 17987237 ISBN 9789292305093 -
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