Applying Fiscal-Budgetary Instruments to solve Environmental Issues
Applying Fiscal-Budgetary Instruments to solve Environmental Issues

Author(s): Alexandru Fală, Dumitru Pîntea, Iuliana Cantaragiu, Ina Coseru
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, Public Finances
Published by: EXPERT-GRUP Centrul Analitic Independent
Keywords: fiscal-budgetary tools; environmental policies;
Summary/Abstract: This study is part of the research focused on the assessment of economic tools used to promote environmental policies. As per its terms of reference, the study aims to assess the efficiency of fiscal-budgetary tools (environmental taxes and public expenditures intended for theenvironment) used to implement the environmental policies and to identify the issues that prevent overcoming thechallenges in the field. The paper also addresses the environmental taxes and expenditures, including from the perspective of the most urgent issues, and analyze if they can change the situation. Following this analytical exercise, a range of conclusions and recommendations are formulated, which once applied, would increase the chances to achieve the Government’s environmental objectives.

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