Breakingviews | Carbon tax

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11 Nov 2009 20:53

Fiscal climate policy

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The IEA has set out targets to reduce emissions and the carbon price hikes needed to get there. The focus on price is helpful, and underlines the virtues of a carbon tax. As well as being a market-friendly way to tackle climate change, taxes would also boost government revenues.

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