Discussion Papers no. 745

Biofuel mandate versus favourable taxation of electric cars: The case of Norway

This study investigates whether biofuel policies or favourable taxation of electric cars should be employed to satisfy a green house gas emission target connected to private transport within the Norwegian economy.

This study investigates whether biofuel policies or favourable taxation of electric cars should be employed to satisfy a green house gas emission target connected to private transport within the Norwegian economy. The study shows that implementation of biofuel generates a welfare gain in the presence of the current favourable taxation of electric cars in Norway. Implementation of biofuels, however, generates a welfare loss when the tax rate on purchase of electric cars is increased to the average tax rate on purchase of diesel powered cars.

About the publication

Title

Biofuel mandate versus favourable taxation of electric cars: The case of Norway

Author

Geir H. Bjertnæs

Series and number

Discussion Papers no. 745

Publisher

Statistics Norway

Topic

Discussion Papers

ISSN

1892-753X

Number of pages

24

Language

Engelsk

About Discussion Papers

Discussion papers comprise research papers intended for international journals and books. A preprint of a Discussion Paper may be longer and more elaborate than a standard journal article as it may include intermediate calculations, background material etc.

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