This article explores taxation challenges in achieving environmental sustainability and social equity, highlighting carbon taxation in Ireland and the UK.
Key Points
The article finds that balancing taxation for environmental goals with social equity is complex and often conflicting.
Carbon taxation approaches in Ireland and the UK reveal significant differences in achieving distributive outcomes and sustainability.
Using a social policy framework, the article illustrates the implications of carbon taxation on societal fairness and environmental goals.
These findings suggest that integrating environmental sustainability into taxation requires careful consideration of social justice principles.