Australia ↔ carbon pricing

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Australia has a documented history of implementing and subsequently abolishing a carbon pricing scheme [1], [2], and remains a subject of ongoing political debate [3] and academic research regarding its potential impacts [4].

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Carbon Pricing for Inclusive Prosperity: The Role of Public Support econfip.org EconFIP 3 facts

claimClimate policy is a highly divisive topic in Australian politics, resulting in little expectation that a carbon pricing scheme will be reintroduced in the near future.

claimThe Australian government abolished its carbon price in 2014, demonstrating that carbon price designs meeting equity and efficiency goals are insufficient without effective political communication.

claimAustralia introduced a carbon pricing scheme in 2012 that utilized a recycling strategy designed in accordance with economics textbooks' recommendations.

Carbon Pricing as a Climate Policy Instrument: Global Lessons ... journal.idscipub.com Moneta 1 fact

referenceSpringmann et al. (2018) analyzed the health, environmental, and public finance impacts of implementing carbon pricing on food in Australia.