Chapter 1. Summary for Policymakers
Author:
Ian W.H. Parry https://isni.org/isni/0000000404811396 International Monetary Fund

Search for other papers by Ian W.H. Parry in
Current site
Google Scholar Close
,
Mr. Dirk Heine https://isni.org/isni/0000000404811396 International Monetary Fund

Search for other papers by Mr. Dirk Heine in
Current site
Google Scholar Close
,
Eliza Lis https://isni.org/isni/0000000404811396 International Monetary Fund

Search for other papers by Eliza Lis in
Current site
Google Scholar Close
, and
Shanjun Li https://isni.org/isni/0000000404811396 International Monetary Fund

Search for other papers by Shanjun Li in
Current site
Google Scholar Close
Language:
English
Print Publication Date:
22 Jul 2014
Keywords:
BOOK; tax; environmental damage assessment; environmental damage; country; road damage cost; air pollution damage; fuel tax reform; burden household; energy price; Greenhouse gas emissions; Electricity tax

Abstract

Many energy prices in many countries are wrong. They are set at levels that do not reflect environmental damage, notably global warming, air pollution, and various side effects of motor vehicle use. In so doing, many countries raise too much revenue from direct taxes on work effort and capital accumulation and too little from taxes on energy use.

Within Same Series

Other IMF Content

Other Publishers Content

  • Collapse
  • Expand
Cover Getting Energy Prices Right
Getting Energy Prices Right
From Principle to Practice
ISBN:
9781484388570
Publication Date:
22 Jul 2014
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484388570.071
Pages:
198