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Discrete choice models and optimal two-part tariffs in the presence of externalities; optimal taxation of cars

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A model of tax policy consisting of a two-part , set at a rate to offset social costs of congestion and pollution, on automobile ownership and use is examined. Budget constraints play a large role in tax policy than the possibilities of reducing accidents and environmental damage.

Author: De Borger, Bruno
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: Regional Science & Urban Economics
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0166-0462
Year: 2001
Belgium, Models, Taxation, Automobiles, Traffic congestion, Tax policy

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Public support for pollution fee policies for motor vehicles with revenue recycling: survey results

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Whether Southern California vehicle owners be willing to pay a pollution tax rated according to the pollution level of their vehicle was the subject of a telephone survey. Subjects liked the idea of recycling the money to offset license fees or sales taxes.

Author: Krupnick, Alan, Harrington, Winston, Alberini, Anna
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: Regional Science & Urban Economics
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0166-0462
Year: 2001
California, Economic aspects, Surveys, Environmental policy, Automobile ownership, Car ownership

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The impact of regional public expenditures on the local decision to spend

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Links between local and regional public spending are examined for Sweden from 1981-1986.

Author: Aronsson, Thomas, Lundberg, Johan, Wikstrom, Magnus
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: Regional Science & Urban Economics
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0166-0462
Year: 2000
National Government Expenditures, Finance, Sweden, Government spending policy, Public expenditures, Local government, Regional economics

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Subjects list: Statistical Data Included, Air pollution, Tax rates
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