Economic instruments such as taxes and tradable permits have been pro- moted as efficiency improving policies in the transition economies of Central and Eastern Europe and elsewhere. The little noticed potential for a symmetric equity impact from The two instruments in a world without distortions is first discussed. A specific policy Option is suggested in which existing environmental taxes in Central and Eastern Europe Can be increased without imposing additional financial burdens in industry if appro- Priate tax credits are provided.
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