Discussion Papers no. 682

A global cost-effectiveness analysis

Alternative designs for tariffs on embodied carbon

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In the absence of effective world-wide cooperation to curb global warming, import tariffs on embodied carbon have been proposed as a potential supplement to unilateral emissions pricing. We consider alternative designs for such tariffs, and analyze their effects on global welfare within a multi-region, multi-sector computable general equilibrium (CGE) model of global trade and energy. Our analysis suggests that the most cost-efficient policy could be region-specific tariffs on all products, based on direct plus electricity emissions. In the end, however, the potential cost savings through carbon tariffs must be weighed against the administrative costs as well as legal issues and political considerations.

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Tittel

Alternative designs for tariffs on embodied carbon. A global cost-effectiveness analysis

Ansvarlige

Christoph Böhringer, Brita Bye, Taran Fæhn, Knut Einar Rosendahl

Serie og -nummer

Discussion Papers no. 682

Utgiver

Statistics Norway

Emne

Discussion Papers

ISSN

1892-753X

Antall sider

37

Målform

Engelsk

Om Discussion Papers

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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