Are emissions permits regressive?

Article Abstract:

Income is redistributed to wealthy households by the grandfathered emissions by creating firm rents that ultimately accrue to shareholders. The social costs of policies that differ from efficiency costs when society has aversion to inequality is also discussed.

United States, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Pollution Control, Sanitary Services, Pollution Control & Abatement, Models, Social service, Environmental permits, Social welfare

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Tax deductions, environmental policy and the 'double dividend' hypothesis

Article Abstract:

The recycling of revenues from environmental taxes can bring greater efficiency gains due to distortions from pre-existing income taxes. A double dividend can be achieved from a revenue-neutral tax on emissions.

Environmental Programs

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Pollution taxes and revenue recycling

Article Abstract:

A study presents an investigation into issues relating to environmental policy and the tax system. Particular emphasis is placed on pollution tax revenues and their relationship with revenue recycling.

Management, Environmental aspects, Pollution, Environmental economics

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