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THE IMPACT OF CARBON TAXATION AND REVENUE RECYCLING ON U.S. INDUSTRIES
Nick Macaluso1, Sugandha Tuladhar2, Jared Woollacott3
1Environment and Climate Change Canada, 200 Boulevard Sacré-Coeur, Gatineau, Québec, K1A 0H3, Canada.
Climate Change Economics
|March 4, 2020
Summary
This study analyzes carbon tax impacts on US economic sectors. Results show varied effects on output, energy, and competitiveness, influenced by tax design and revenue use.
Area of Science:
- Environmental economics
- Energy policy
- Economic modeling
Background:
- Carbon taxes are a key climate policy tool.
- Understanding sectoral impacts is crucial for economic stability.
- Previous analyses often lack cross-model comparisons.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a cross-model analysis of carbon tax implications for the US economy.
- To examine effects on sectoral output, energy use, and economic competitiveness.
- To identify how tax trajectories and revenue recycling influence outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Cross-model analysis of carbon tax scenarios.
- Quantitative and qualitative assessment at the sector level.
- Focus on energy-intensive, trade-exposed sectors.
Main Results:
- Identified broad patterns in sectoral output changes across models.
- Analyzed shifts in energy production and consumption under carbon taxation.
- Assessed impacts on the competitiveness of US industries.
Conclusions:
- Carbon tax effects vary significantly across sectors.
- Revenue recycling strategies play a critical role in mitigating negative impacts.
- Policy design is essential for optimizing economic outcomes and competitiveness.
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