Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5052528 Ecological Economics 2006 13 Pages PDF
Abstract

This paper examines the effects on consumer prices arising from imposing a carbon tax in New Zealand, using information about inter-industry transactions and the use of fossil fuels by industries. The welfare effects of the carbon tax are examined for a range of different household types. Finally, overall measures of inequality are reported.

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AnalysisCarbon taxation, prices and welfare in New Zealand
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