New research into the link between political competition and fossil fuel taxation offers insight into the UK Government’s decision-making on fuel duty. Spoiler alert: it is all about electoral incentives. Read more
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This paper examines the influence of electoral competitiveness on policy decisions over carbon taxes, focusing on fuel duty. Read more
Is a carbon tax effective in reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, and thereby mitigating climate change? This paper is one... Read more
This paper looks at whether carbon taxes imposed in Sweden were effective in reducing CO2 emissions. Read more