Reducing energy poverty through carbon tax revenues in South Africa

How much can poverty be reduced through carbon tax revenue? This study analyses specific programmes, with carbon taxes generating revenues and equivalent spending on programmes to reduce energy poverty. The twin challenges of development and climate change could be addressed in this way in South Afr...

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Main Author: Harald Winkler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Energy in Southern Africa
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Online Access:https://journals.assaf.org.za/jesa/article/view/2332