November 23, 2020
Gib Metcalf (Tufts) and Michael Klein discuss what a carbon tax would look like, the bipartisan support for it, and how it could affect jobs and businesses.
September 10, 2020
A well-designed carbon tax could enhance tax progressivity and environmental justice and contribute to hitting environmental goals for emissions reductions.
May 3, 2019
More than 25 national or subnational carbon tax systems have been implemented or scheduled around the world. Lessons are emerging from their implementation and their impact on emissions.
April 11, 2017
Taxing energy intensive imports and exempting some U.S. export goods from carbon taxes could level the playing field with competitors from countries that don’t have a carbon tax.
October 18, 2019
A growing literature shows that breathing dirty air can raise medical costs, shorten lifespans, hinder learning and hurt our ability to make everyday decisions.
December 5, 2018
Sugary drinks are the primary source of added sugar consumed in America. Can a tax on something that people are better off not consuming be effective? Are these taxes fair?