Optimality of emission pricing policies based on emission intensity targets under imperfect competition

A-Tier
Journal: Energy Economics
Year: 2021
Volume: 98
Issue: C

Score contribution per author:

2.011 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This study proposes an emission-intensity-based emission tax as a policy solution for negative environmental externality in oligopoly markets. Emissions are taxed when firms' emission intensities exceed their target level. We show that even under imperfect competition, this emission pricing policy leads to the first-best outcome. The optimal tax rate is equal to the Pigovian tax. This principle can also apply to tradable emission permits traded based on emission intensity targets.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:eneeco:v:98:y:2021:i:c:s0140988321001432
Journal Field
Energy
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25