Exploring Carbon Pricing in Developing Countries : A Macroeconomic Analysis in Ethiopia

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This study uses a computable general equilibrium model to analyze various policy scenarios for a carbon tax on greenhouse gas emissions from petroleum fuels and kerosene in Ethiopia. The carbon tax starts at $5 per ton of carbon dioxide in 2018 and rises to $30 per ton in 2030. Different scenarios examine the impacts with revenue recycling through a uniform sales tax reduction, reduction of labor income tax, reduction of business income tax, direct...

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Telaye,Andualem;

Benitez,Pablo;

Tamru,Seneshaw;

Medhin,Haileselassie Amaha;

Toman,Michael A.;
Document Date
2019/05/20
Document Type
Policy Research Working Paper
Report Number
WPS8860
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
Ethiopia,
Region
Eastern and Southern Africa,
Disclosure Date
2019/05/20
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Exploring Carbon Pricing in Developing Countries : A Macroeconomic Analysis in Ethiopia
Keywords
carbon tax

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Telaye,Andualem; Benitez,Pablo; Tamru,Seneshaw; Medhin,Haileselassie Amaha; Toman,Michael A..

Exploring Carbon Pricing in Developing Countries : A Macroeconomic Analysis in Ethiopia (English). Policy Research working paper|no. WPS 8860 Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/536761558371853162

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