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What is the biggest shortfall of a carbon tax, according to the text?
What is the biggest shortfall of a carbon tax, according to the text?
- Consumers may not respond to incentives due to lack of alternatives (correct)
- It creates a high tax burden for consumers
- It leads to an increase in administrative burden
- It directly limits the level of emissions
Why do some experts suggest a German carbon tax of 20 euros per tonne to be gradually increased over time?
Why do some experts suggest a German carbon tax of 20 euros per tonne to be gradually increased over time?
- To maintain international competitiveness
- To prevent carbon leakage and ensure emissions reduction (correct)
- To compensate for the high existing tax burden
- To reduce bureaucracy
How do emissions trading systems (ETS) differ from a carbon tax?
How do emissions trading systems (ETS) differ from a carbon tax?
- They involve setting up a market for allowances based on government regulations
- They directly limit the level of CO2 emissions
- They grant exemptions for companies competing internationally
- They cap emissions while allowing market participants to determine carbon prices (correct)
Why are allowances in emissions trading systems either given out for free, sold, or auctioned?
Why are allowances in emissions trading systems either given out for free, sold, or auctioned?
What is a crucial aspect of achieving objectives with a carbon tax according to the text?
What is a crucial aspect of achieving objectives with a carbon tax according to the text?
What pricing model is most discussed in Germany according to the text?
What pricing model is most discussed in Germany according to the text?
Why is the carbon tax considered effective based on the text?
Why is the carbon tax considered effective based on the text?
What did Sweden do when introducing a carbon tax according to the text?
What did Sweden do when introducing a carbon tax according to the text?
How does Switzerland ensure social viability with its carbon tax, as per the text?
How does Switzerland ensure social viability with its carbon tax, as per the text?
Why do lower income groups get disproportionately affected by a carbon tax based on the text?
Why do lower income groups get disproportionately affected by a carbon tax based on the text?
