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In this paper, we assess the distributional impact of introducing a carbon tax in Poland. We apply a two …-step simulation procedure. First, we evaluate the economy-wide effects with a dynamic general equilibrium model. Second, we use a … effects, and is quantitatively important. We nd that the overall distributional effect of a carbon tax is largely driven by …
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Considering that the major part of greenhouse gases is carbon dioxide, there is a global concern aimed at reducing … carbon emissions. Additionally, major consumer countries are looking for alternative sources of energy to avoid the impact of … policies could be applied to reduce carbon emissions, such as enhancing renewable energy deployment and encouraging …
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This paper examines the relationship between financial development, CO2 emissions, trade and economic growth using simultaneous-equation panel data models for a panel of 12 MENA countries over the period 1990-2011. Our results indicate that there is evidence of bidirectional causality between...
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Carbon pricing is increasingly used by governments to reduce emissions. The effect of carbon pricing on economic … skill-biased, then carbon pricing may increase the skill premium of earnings and subsequent wage inequality; however, a more … enhance the effect of carbon pricing on technological change and subsequently emissions. A general equilibrium, overlapping …
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this question in a large-scale field experiment (N=255,000) with a delivery service, where customers are offered carbon … offsets that compensate for emissions. To estimate demand for carbon mitigation, I randomize whether the delivery service … subsidizes the price of the offset or matches the offset's impact on carbon mitigation. I find that consumers are price …
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We provide evidence that lower fertility can simultaneously increase income per capita and lower carbon emissions … on carbon emissions accounting for the fact that changes in fertility patterns affect carbon emissions through three … accompanied by an increase in income per capita of nearly 7% while still lowering carbon emissions. In the second part of our …
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We analyze the role of risk-sharing institutions in transitions to modern economies. Transitions requires individual-level risk-taking in pursuing productivity-enhancing activities including using and developing new knowledge. Individual-level, idiosyncratic risk implies that distinct...
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Social welfare systems usually imply specific obligations for benefit recipients. If a recipient does not comply with these obligations, a sanction involving a punitive benefits reduction may be imposed. In this paper we give an overview of the literature on the effects of sanctions in social...
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workers that differ in monitoring intensity as they move from time to piece rates. The application of piece rates increases … quantity, and we find that the resultant quality can be improved with sufficient monitoring. "Committed" workers also produce … results thus show how a firm can refine its worker selection and monitoring options together with the payment system to …
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