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They also seem unpopular in France, see the yellow vest riots in 2018. Consumption taxes in general disproportionately affect the poor.

• paulsutter 5y ago
  Carbon taxes should start out very small, and phase in gradually over the equipment replacement period (at least 20-30 years?) Carbon taxes need to drive a shift in planning - on the planning time horizon - for everything that emits carbon
• DennisP 5y ago
  So don't pay your carbon tax into the general fund. Pay the revenue out as a dividend, equal amount per capita. If you emit less CO2 than average you come out ahead. Poor people tend to emit quite a bit less than rich people; they buy less, ride the bus more, live in apartments or smaller houses, etc.
  • bequanna 5y ago
    If you want to go down this road you should be looking at % of income spent on carbon taxes. Maybe some “carbon allowance” would then be afforded so the lower income people that qualify could claim a deduction on their personal income tax return.
    • DennisP 5y ago
      Lower income people would already be turning a profit. Anyone with lower-than-average emissions would get more in their monthly dividend check than they pay in total carbon fees.
• stainforth 5y ago
  Carbon taxes do not have to equal consumption taxes.