Pigouvian Taxes | Econofact

Can We Mitigate Climate Disasters?

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February 2, 2025

A discussion with Galina Hale on mitigation and adaptation measures against climate disasters, and the role of government and the private sector in catastrophic risk insurance.

EF Explains

Can Taxes Improve our Health and our Planet?

By Emma Neely

March 25, 2021

A look at the principles of Pigouvian Taxes as they apply to carbon emissions and sugary drinks.

Tax Policy

Should Governments Tax Sugary Drinks?

By Jan Gerson

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?