Can non-point phosphorus emissions from agriculture be regulated efficiently using input-output taxes?
Publikation: Working paper › Forskning
In many parts of Europe and North America, phosphorus loss from cultivated fields is threatening natural ecosystems. Though there are similarities to other non-point agricultural emissions like nitrogen that have been studied extensively, phosphorus is often characterised by the presence of large stocking capacities for phosphorus in farm soils and long time-lags between applications and emission. This makes it important to understand the dynamics of the phosphorus emission problem when designing regulatory systems. Using a model that reflects these dynamics, we evaluate alternative regulatory systems. Depending on the proportions of different types of farms in the agricultural sector, we find that an input-output tax system may be close to efficient, or in other cases must be supplemented with subsidy and manure reallocation schemes.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Udgivelsessted | Frederiksberg |
Udgiver | Institute of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen |
Sider | 1-52 |
Antal sider | 52 |
Status | Udgivet - 2012 |
Navn | FOI Working Paper |
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Nummer | 2012/4 |
ID: 47203303