Energy Efficiency Standards Are More Regressive Than Energy Taxes: Theory and Evidence
Date
10 May
Time
18:00 – 19:00
Location
University of Birmingham, Lecture Theatre G35, Chemical Engineering Building
Organisers
University of Birmingham
The event
Join Professor Arik Levinson as he explores why economists promote energy taxes as cost-effective whilst policymakers raise concerns about their disproportional burden on poorer families, preferring to set energy efficiency standards instead. Professor Levinson will show that in theory, regulations targeting energy efficiency are more regressive than energy taxes, not less. Using a data example of automobiles in the United States he will demonstrate how taxing gas would be less regressive than regulating the fuel economy of cars if the two policies are compared on a revenue-equivalent basis.
Booking and further information
If you wish to attend this event, please complete the online registration form. For further information, please contact: energy@contacts.bham.ac.uk. Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be served at the drinks reception following the event.
