THE ROLE OF TAX POLICY IN THE TRANSITION TO A GREEN ECONOMY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20310052Keywords:
green economy, carbon tax, environmental taxation, Pigouvian tax, emissions trading, fiscal policy.Abstract
This article analyzes the role of tax policy in the transition to a green economy, using Uzbekistan
as a case study. Pigou’s theory of externalities and the double dividend concept serve as the theoretical
framework, complemented by a comparative analysis of the experiences of Sweden, Germany, and Kazakhstan.
The article concludes with a three-stage policy recommendation framework.
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