On the Political Feasibility of Fuel Taxes

24 February 2026 (Online)

On the Political Feasibility of Fuel Taxes

Speaker Hérve Darricau and Discussant Prof. Pierre Boyer (CREST - Center for Research in Economics and Statistics) presents on On the Political Feasibility of Fuel Taxes. This seminar is part of the Microsimulation Seminar Series for young researchers.

Details

  • Title: On the Political Feasibility of Fuel Taxes
  • Presenter: Speaker Hérve Darricau and Discussant Prof. Pierre Boyer
  • Affiliation: CREST - Center for Research in Economics and Statistics
  • Date: 24 February 2026, 10:00 CET
  • Location: Online

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Abstract

This seminar will explore the political economy constraints surrounding fuel taxation and contribute to the broader discussion on environmental fiscal policy and public acceptance of climate-related taxation.