This study analyses the sectoral and macroeconomic impact of carbon taxes on the Russian economy, one of the world's most energy- and carbon-intensive economies, while assessing the hypothesis of a double dividend. Substituting carbon taxes for labour taxes can reduce GHG emissions and enhance...

Russia is one of the world's major sources of carbon based energy as well as one its most intensive users. Introducing carbon taxes can lead to a reduction in emissions and encourage investment in energy efficiency. We investigate the economic effects of carbon taxes on the Russian economy under...

Russia is not only one of the world’s major sources of carbon based energy – coal, oil and gas - but is also one the most intensive users of energy. Furthermore, Russia accounts for a disproportionately large share of global carbon emissions – some 5 to 6 percent of global carbon emission...