Why are Green Fiscal Policies such a Small Part of Green Economic Policies?
Evidence from three European Countries
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Woltjer, G., Hasenheit, M., Rizos, V., Taranic, I. and Stroia, C. (2017). Why are Green Fiscal Policies such a small part of Green Economic Policies? Evidence from three European Countries. In: The Green Market Transition Carbon Taxes, Energy Subsidies and Smart Instrument Mixes. Cheltenham: Stefan E. Weishaar, Larry Kreiser, Janet E. Milne, Hope Ashiabor, Michael Mehling.
The chapter "Why are Green Fiscal Policies such a Small Part of Green Economic Policies? Evidence from three European Countries" of the book 'The Green Market Transition - Carbon Taxes, Energy Subsidies and Smart Instrument Mixes' presents and compares the green tax systems in place in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. One of the chapters authors, Ecologic Institute's Marius Hasenheit, describes the evolution of green taxes in Germany.
Other key chapters examine carbon taxes, systems of implementation, energy subsidies, and support schemes for carbon and energy policies. Using a multitude of international case studies, several contributing authors reflect on the underlying policy dynamics and the constraints of various fiscal measures. In addition, this timely work considers the important issue of smart instrument mixes, going beyond instrument choice to examine how they can work in harmony together.
Astute and engaging, this book is a vital companion for students and scholars in environmental law, economics and sustainability. Its practical approach also renders it an excellent guide for policy makers and those involved in fiscal reform and green market transition.