Distributive effects of the introduction of a tax to fossil fuel demand
Por:
Pérez H.M.B., Ramírez J.C.C., Andrade M.Á.G.
Publicada:
1 ene 2013
Categoría:
Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)
Resumen:
This paper aims to verify if there is any effect in the income distribution for the Mexican economy when applying a tax on fossil fuels in order to reduce CO2 emissions. In order to reach this goal a computable general equilibrium model was built following the Shoven and Whalley method. It is observed that the application of a tax achieves a reduction in fossil fuel demand, but it does not have any meaningful consequence on the income redistribution of the society. All the levels of the economy have a loss in welfare as a consequence of the application of this tax.
Filiaciones:
Pérez H.M.B.:
Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica, UAM-Iztapalapa, México, D.F, Mexico
Ramírez J.C.C.:
Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica, UAM-Iztapalapa, México, D.F, Mexico
Andrade M.Á.G.:
Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica, UAM-Iztapalapa, México, D.F, Mexico
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