How acceptance of policy instruments can increase
Our research shows that policy instruments for sustainable consumption can receive more popular support if:
- They are perceived as fair and efficient.
- They are aimed at companies, rather than consumers.
- They are combined in such a way that, for example, an increased tax on environmentally damaging goods or services is paired with a reduced tax on the environmentally better alternatives.
Read more:
Larsson, J. Matti S., and Nässén. J. (2020) Public Support for Aviation Policy Measures in Sweden. Climate Policy. 20:10, 1305-1321.
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Matti S., Larsson J., and Nässen, J. (under review) Are Fee-and-Dividend Schemes the Saviour of Environmental Taxation?, paper submitted to Environmental Science and Policy.
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Röös, E., Larsson, J., Resare Sahlin, K., Jonell, M., Lindahl, T., André, E., Säll, S., Harring, N., and Persson, M. (2021). Policy Options for Sustainable Food Consumption – Review and Recommendations for Sweden. Mistra Sustainable Consumption. Report 1:10.
