Question

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Carbon Tax?

a
Increasing the tax on something that creates carbon, results in a lower consumption of that product, thus mitigating climate change.
b
Increases the cost of living, which in turn mitigates climate change.
c
Forces people to pay the government more money due to buying goods and services.
d
Anger the public.

Answer 1

A, Increasing the tax on something that creates carbon, results in a lower consumption of that product, thus mitigating climate change.

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