An energy tax is a tax that increases the price of energy (Fisher et al., 1996, p. 416).[1] Arguments in favour of energy taxes have included the pursuit of macroeconomic objectives, e.g., fiscal deficit reduction in the 1990s, as well as environmental benefits, i.e., reduced pollution (Nellor, 1994, p. 1).[2] A weakness of energy taxes is that they impose a burden (or cost) in the form of reduced economic output and employment (p. 19).
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- ^ Nellor, D.C.L. (16 May 1994). "Energy Taxes and Macroeconomic Policy Objectives. Series: Papers on Policy Analysis and Assessment No. 94/9. Stock No: PPIEA0091994". International Monetary Fund, Fiscal Affairs Department. Retrieved 2010-04-23.