Environmental Policy

Utilization of Economic Instruments in Environmental Policies - Taxes and Charges

First Report of the Research Panel on Economic Instruments such as Taxation and Charges in Environmental Policies

June 1996
Environment Agency
Government of Japan

Summary of Report List of Members

Introduction I. Basic Concept Regarding Economic Instruments A. Why Are Economic Instruments Necessary? Integration of the Environment and Economics B. Effectiveness of Economic Instruments in Environmental Policies 1.Effects of Improving the Environment--Theoretical Consideration. 2.Situations in Countries Employing Economic Instruments. 3.Impact on the Economy. C. Implications in Countries implementing "Greening" of the Taxation System D. Public Approval of Economic Instruments E. Future Considerations on Using Economic Instruments II. Basic Issues Pertaining to Environmental Taxes and Charges A. Taxation Article and Basis of Assessment B. The Relationship Between New Tax and Existing Tax C. Concrete Designing for Taxation D. Use of Tax Revenue and Form of Introduction E. International Impact and Mitigation Measures

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