There is a debate among policy analysts about whether fuel taxes alone are the most effective policy to reduce fuel use by motorists, or whether to also use mandatory standards for fuel efficiency. A problem with a policy mandating fuel economy standards is the "rebound effect," whereby owners with more efficient vehicles increase vehicle usage. If an important part of negative externalities from transport are associated with vehicle kilometers (accidents...
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2008/08/01
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Document de travail de recherche sur les politiques
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WPS4695
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1
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1
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2010/07/01
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Disclosed
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Transportation fuel use, technology and standards: The role of credibility and expectations
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fuel efficiency standard