• Can a carbon permit system reduce Spanish unemployment? 

      Fæhn, Taran; Gómez-Plana, Antonio G.; Kverndokk, Snorre (Discussion Papers;No. 410, Working paper, 2005)
      Abstract: This paper addresses the frequently articulated worry for the unemployment impacts of abating CO2 emissions. The Spanish economy is ridden by unemployment rates well above the EU average. At the same time the ...
    • Designing an electricity tax system in presence of international regulations and multiple public goals : an empirical assessment 

      Bjertnæs, Geir Haakon; Fæhn, Taran; Aasness, Jørgen (Discussion Papers;No. 555, Working paper, 2008)
      Abstract: The European competition rules restrict governments’ opportunity to differentiate terms of energy accessibility among firms and industries. This easily runs counter with regional and industrial goals of national ...
    • Tax effects on unemployment and the choice of educational type 

      Alstadsæter, Annette; Kolm, Ann-Sofie; Larsen, Birthe (Discussion Papers;No. 419, Working paper, 2005)
      Abstract: This paper examines the effect of taxes on the individuals' choices of educational direction, and thus on the economy's skill composition. A proportional labour income tax induces too many workers with high ...