Discussion Papers no. 949
Taxation of fuel and vehicles when emissions are constrained
A tax on fuel combined with tax exemptions or subsidies for fuel-efficient vehicles is implemented in many countries to fulfill the Paris agreement and to curb mileage-related externalities from road traffic.
The present study shows that a tax on fuel should be combined with heavier taxation of low- and zero emission vehicles to curb mileage-related externalities and to fulfill emission targets within the transport sector. The emission target is fulfilled by adjusting the CO2-tax component on fuel. The road user charge on fuel is designed to curb mileage-related externalities. The heavier tax on low- and zero emission vehicles prevent motorists from avoiding the road user charge on fuel by purchasing low- and zero emission vehicles.
About the publication
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Taxation of fuel and vehicles when emissions are constrained
- Author
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Geir H. M. Bjertnæs
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Discussion Papers no. 949
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Statistisk sentralbyrå
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Discussion Papers
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1892-753X
- About Discussion Papers
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Discussion papers comprise research papers intended for international journals and books. A preprint of a Discussion Paper may be longer and more elaborate than a standard journal article as it may include intermediate calculations, background material etc.
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