ressursimaksude
Ressursimaksude is a term used in some Nordic countries, particularly Norway, to refer to taxes levied on the extraction of natural resources. These taxes are designed to capture a portion of the economic rent generated from the exploitation of resources like oil, gas, hydropower, and minerals. The primary goals of resource taxes are to ensure that the public benefits from the wealth generated by these resources, to fund public services, and to encourage sustainable resource management.
The specific structure and rates of resource taxes vary significantly depending on the type of resource, the
Critics and proponents of resource taxation often debate the optimal level of taxation. Concerns include the