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| Author: | Fullerton, D. Metcalf, G. E. |
| Title: | Environmental controls, scarcity rents, and pre-existing distortions |
| Journal: | Journal of Public Economics
2001 : MAY, VOL. 80:2, p. 249-267 |
| Index terms: | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REGULATIONS TAXATION |
| Freeterms: | EMISSIONS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | One might suppose that an emissions tax has an advantage over command and control (CAC) regulations since it raises revenue that can be used to cut other distorting taxes. In this paper, the authors show that the focus on revenue raising is misplaced. |
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