Measuring the effect of information on fairness perceptions of a carbon tax and its acceptability in an experimental setting

Project idea

This project investigates public opposition to carbon taxation, a critical policy for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. Despite its efficacy, carbon taxation faces significant resistance due to perceptions of unfairness and misinformation about its costs and benefits. The project aims to assess how information about carbon taxes influences perceptions of fairness and policy acceptability.

The research will utilize a survey experiment in Lithuania, exploring the link between policy beliefs, fairness perceptions, and support for carbon taxation. By providing accurate information about the tax, the study hypothesizes improvements in fairness perceptions and policy support.

This research will contribute to understanding the interplay between misperceived beliefs and policy acceptance. It will also provide insights into the acceptability of carbon taxes in an underexplored context, aiding policymakers in designing effective climate policies.