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How Green Are Green Economists?, Stefano Carattini, Alessandro Tavoni
How Green Are Green Economists?, Stefano Carattini, Alessandro Tavoni
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This paper analyzes the decision of “green” economists to participate in the carbon offset market, and how this decision is related with the views that these experts hold on offsets. It also compares the preferences of economists with those of the general public, as emphasized in the literature. The paper exploits a unique dataset examining the decision to purchase carbon offsets at two academic conferences in environmental and ecological economics. We find that having the conference expenses covered by one's institution increases the likelihood of offsetting, but practical and ethical reservations as well as personal characteristics and preferences also play …
Effectiveness, Earmarking, And Labeling: Testing The Acceptability Of Carbon Taxes With Survey Data, Andrea Barranzini, Stefano Carattini
Effectiveness, Earmarking, And Labeling: Testing The Acceptability Of Carbon Taxes With Survey Data, Andrea Barranzini, Stefano Carattini
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This paper analyzes the drivers of carbon taxes acceptability with survey data and a randomized labeling treatment. Based on a sample of more than 300
individuals, it assesses the effect on acceptability of specific policy designs and individuals’ perceptions of carbon taxes advantages and disadvantages. We find that the lack of perception of primary and ancillary benefits is one of the main barriers to the acceptability of carbon taxes. In addition, policy design matters for acceptability and in particular earmarking fiscal revenues for environmental purposes can lead to larger support. We also find an effect of labeling, comparing the wording …