Economics

Carbon tax could push emissions down by 25%, according to Goldman Sachs

Analysts forecast a moderate tax could significantly reduce emissions, without disproportionately affecting less wealthy households

Goldman Sachs has said it believes imposing a carbon tax would decrease emissions by 25% over the next five to 10 years, and go even further when combined with other green subsidies.

Achieving net carbon neutrality has become a cornerstone policy for a number of regions and political campaigns, with the UK, the EU and US presidential candidate Joe Biden all pledging to reach that target by 2050. 

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