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Debate: The pros and cons of carbon taxes

6 November 2018
Energy and Environment

Debate: The pros and cons of carbon taxes

Philip Booth and Jamie Whyte
6 November 2018
Should a carbon tax, levied on the carbon content of fuels, be part of plans to combat global warming? Philip … Continue reading “Debate: The pros and cons of carbon taxes”

Reforming Britain’s Tax System

6 January 2017
Economic Theory

Reforming Britain’s Tax System

Rory Meakin
6 January 2017
Most of us believe that some tax is required to fund government spending and some taxes are better than others. … Continue reading “Reforming Britain’s Tax System”

The plastic bag levy illustrates the difficulty of Pigouvian taxation

24 September 2015
Regulation

The plastic bag levy illustrates the difficulty of Pigouvian taxation

Ryan Bourne
24 September 2015
Last year, I wrote on this blog about the government’s proposed 5p plastic bag levy (set to come into force … Continue reading “The plastic bag levy illustrates the difficulty of Pigouvian taxation”

Plastic bags – why should we care?

7 June 2014
Economic Theory

Plastic bags – why should we care?

Ryan Bourne
7 June 2014
Given the huge structural challenges our economy still faces and with the government still borrowing around £100 billion per year, … Continue reading “Plastic bags – why should we care?”

Air Passenger Duty needs to be overhauled – scrapping two bands is not enough

23 March 2014

Air Passenger Duty needs to be overhauled – scrapping two bands is not enough

Kristian Niemietz
23 March 2014
The Budget announced an abolition of the higher rates of Air Passenger Duty (APD). Fair enough, given that average rates … Continue reading “Air Passenger Duty needs to be overhauled – scrapping two bands is not enough”

Airport capacity constraints: rationing through the back door

6 November 2013

Airport capacity constraints: rationing through the back door

Kristian Niemietz
6 November 2013
Council Tax has to be the most unpopular tax there is in the UK. That is not because of its level (it … Continue reading “Airport capacity constraints: rationing through the back door”

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