Päästöveroja
Päästöveroja, or emissions taxes, are a type of environmental tax levied on activities that release pollutants into the environment. The primary goal of these taxes is to internalize the external costs of pollution, meaning that polluters are made to pay for the damage their emissions cause to society and the environment. This can incentivize businesses and individuals to reduce their polluting activities by making them more expensive.
The concept behind emissions taxes is rooted in economic theory, particularly the idea of Pigouvian taxes.
Emissions taxes can be applied to a variety of pollutants, including carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2),
The effectiveness of emissions taxes is a subject of ongoing debate. Proponents argue that they are an