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The role of nonzero conjectural variation in pollution abatement and output in the design of emission taxes.
- Source :
- Environment & Development Economics; Apr2022, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p184-207, 24p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The presence of nonzero conjectural variations in pollution abatement and output make emission taxes less effective with respect to reducing emissions. This has implications for the characterization of the optimal emission tax, particularly in an international context where there are large asymmetries in pollution intensities. A higher degree of collusion in output between polluting firms results in higher emissions taxes in the non-cooperative equilibrium. In contrast, a higher degree of collusion in abatement between polluting firms results in lower emissions taxes in the non-cooperative equilibrium. These results rely on the presence of nonzero conjectural variations and large asymmetries in pollution intensities across countries. The analysis is relevant to the design of international environmental policy, including cases where countries face increasing global competition and damages from rising global emissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- POLLUTION
INTERNATIONAL competition
TAXATION
ENVIRONMENTAL policy
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1355770X
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Environment & Development Economics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 155597285
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S1355770X21000127