THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TAXES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GREEN ECONOMY
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Environmental taxes play a crucial role in promoting sustainable development and accelerating the transition to a green economy. By imposing financial obligations on activities that generate environmental harm, such taxes encourage businesses and individuals to adopt eco-friendly technologies, reduce emissions, and use natural resources more efficiently. In many countries, environmental taxation serves as an effective policy tool to internalize external environmental costs, stimulate innovation, and support green investment initiatives. This study examines the main types of environmental taxes, their economic and ecological impacts, and the mechanisms through which they contribute to the development of a green economy. The findings highlight that well-designed environmental tax policies not only improve environmental quality but also enhance economic competitiveness and support long-term sustainable growth.
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