Why an SO/sub 2/ emission tax is an unpopular policy instrument: Simulation results from a general equilibrium model of the Norwegian economy

Conference · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:6716150

Hanson, D A; Alfsen, K H

Norway, together with some twenty other countries, signed the Helsinki treaty in July 1985 for the purpose of reducing SO/sub 2/ emissions. Hence, it is interesting to analyze the emission reductions that could be achieved using a tax on SO/sub 2/ emissions, as well as the indirect impacts on the economy. Simulations of the economic impact of the tax (which effectively increases the cost of using energy) were made using the Multi-Sectoral Growth (MSG) model. Results of the simulations indicated a larger than expected reduction in economic output.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA); Central Bureau of Statistics, Oslo (Norway)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6716150
• Report Number(s): CONF-861158-8; ON: DE87006963
• Resource Relation: Conference: 8. North American International Association of Energy Economists conference: changing world energy economy, Cambridge, MA, USA, 19 Nov 1986
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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