Eine CO₂-Steuer als Instrument der Klimapolitik: notwendig, aber nur im Gesamtpaket wirkungsvoll und sozial gerecht

Abstract

A CO2 price is a central instrument to enable and facilitate a comprehensive decarbonisation of the economy. It can be implemented by different instruments, particularly in the form of a CO2 tax. It is important, however, that a CO2 price alone – due to the manifold obstacles (including non-economic barriers) – cannot replace sectoral goals and instruments. Rather, it must be implemented as a complement to sector-specific climate protection instruments. The article provides information on how a CO2 price can be shaped in a concrete and appropriate form.

Can a CO2 Tax Be Socially Just? Analysis of the Social Distribution Effects of the German CO2 Taxation

“…Correspondingly, there is no general increase in the burden on the rural population compared with the urban population. The economic efficiency of redistribution can be further improved if part of the revenue is used in parallel to promote climate protection actions, especially energy efficiency and innovation [45].…”